Draco

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Contents 1 Translingual 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.3 See also 2 English 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Proper noun 2.3.1 Derived terms 2.3.2 Translations 2.3.3 Related terms 2.4 See also 3 Latin 3.1 Proper noun 3.1.1 Descendants

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin dracō (“‘dragon’”).

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Draco

1. (taxonomy) A taxonomic genus within the family Agamidae — gliding lizards from Southeast Asia.

[edit] See also

• Draco on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Draco (genus)
• Draco on Wikispecies. Wikispecies
• Draco on Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia Commons

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[edit] English

Wikipedia

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From Latin dracō, from Ancient Greek δράκων (drakōn), “‘dragon’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈdreɪkəʊ/
• (US) IPA: /ˈdreɪkoʊ/
• Rhymes: -eɪkəʊ

[edit] Proper noun

Singular Draco

Plural -

Draco

1. (astronomy) A 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.
2. The name of an Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws.
3. (Greek mythology) One of Actaeon's hounds.

[edit] Derived terms

• Draconis

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[edit] Related terms

• draconian
• draconic
• dracontine
• Dracunculus

[edit] See also

• Eltanin

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[edit] Latin

[edit] Proper noun

Dracō (genitive Dracōnis); m, third declension

1. The name of an Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws.
2. One of Actaeon's hounds.

[edit] Descendants

• English: draconian