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Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryA circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dragon. It features a line of stars (including Thuban) that winds between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. · An Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws. · One of Actaeon's hounds. · A male given name from Ancient Greek or Latin.
Borrowed from Latin Dracō, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek Δρᾰ́κων (Drắkōn). Doublet of Dracon, dracone, dragon, dragoon, and drake.
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