dragonhead

or drag·on's head

[ drag-uhn-hed ]

noun

1. any of several mints of the genus Dracocephalum having spikes of double-lipped flowers.

dragonhead

/ ˈdræɡənˌhɛd /

noun

1. any plant of the genus Dracocephalum, of Europe, Asia, and North America, having dense spikes of white or bluish flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
2. any North American plant of the related genus Physostegia, having pink or purplish flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of dragonhead¹

1500–10; translation of New Latin Dracocephalum

Example Sentences

A recurring topic of debate is the deployment of turtle ships — stout armored vessels with cannons on all sides and a dragonhead battering ram.

From New York Times

Authorities have said Chow is the dragonhead of a Chinese fraternal organization that has a criminal component.

From Reuters

During the time that Shrimp Boy was dragonhead, the affidavit also indicates, tong members sold drugs, contraband and illegal firearms; distributed drugs; and laundered money.

From New York Times

Chow is the so-called dragonhead of a Chinatown fraternal organization and previously served time in federal prison on an organized crime conviction.

From Los Angeles Times

A bronze dragonhead, neatly decapitated, wobbled across the floor.

From Literature