Meaning ofdragonin English

Noun

1. a legendary creature; reptilian or serpentine
2. a European mythical beast; large, fire-breathing
3. a benevolent Asian serpent-like monster
   The dragon danced in the Chinese New Year parade.
4. a large snake or lizard; Komodo species
   In the zoo, we saw a large Komodo dragon basking in the sun.
5. the constellation Draco; astronomy
   Astronomers study the dragon constellation in the night sky.
6. a fierce, unpleasant woman
   Her neighbors avoided the fierce dragon of a woman who lived downstairs.
7. something formidable; dangerous situation
   The company faced a dragon of a financial crisis that threatened to bankrupt them.
8. china or its empire; historical context
   The ancient dragon referred to the Chinese empire during the Qin dynasty.