firedrake

[ fahyuhr-dreyk ]

noun

1. a mythical fiery dragon.

firedrake

/ ˈfaɪəˌdreɪk; ˈfaɪəˌdræɡən /

noun

1. myth a fire-breathing dragon

Word History and Origins

Origin of firedrake¹

before 900; Middle English fyrdrake, Old English fȳrdraca. See fire, drake ²

Example Sentences

With one final roar, like the breath of a thousand furnaces, the Firedrake expired.

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A more terrible p. 17and cruel beast cannot be imagined; for, if you go near it, you are at once broiled by the Firedrake.

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It was bright daylight, and he had promised to bring the horns and tail of a Firedrake as a present to a pretty lady.

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Oh, if you wish it, you shall have the horns and tail of a Firedrake to hang up in your hall, to-morrow evening!

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For here the prince learned that there is a very rare beast, called a Remora, which is at least as cold as the Firedrake is hot!

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