Definition of Draco

1. Noun. Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC).

Generic synonyms: Athenian, Lawgiver, Lawmaker
Derivative terms: Draconian

2. Noun. A faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus.
Exact synonyms: Dragon
Generic synonyms: Constellation

3. Noun. A reptile genus known as flying dragons or flying lizards.
Exact synonyms: Genus Draco
Generic synonyms: Reptile Genus
Group relationships: Agamidae, Family Agamidae
Member holonyms: Dragon, Flying Dragon, Flying Lizard

Definition of Draco

1. n. The Dragon, a northern constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic.

Medical Definition of Draco

1. 1. The Dragon, a northern constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic. 2. A luminous exhalation from marshy grounds. 3. A genus of lizards. See Dragon. Origin: L. See Dragon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Draco

Dracaenaceae
dracaenas
Dracaena draco
dracena
Dracenaceae
dracenas
drachm
drachm
drachma
drachmae
drachmai
drachmas
drachms
dracin
draco (current term)
Draco
Dracocephalum
Dracocephalum parviflorum
dracone
dracones
draconian
Draconian
draconic
draconic
draconin
dracontiasis
dracontic
dracontium
Dracula
dracunculiasis

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