firedrake

/ˈfaɪrˌdreɪk/
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Definitions of firedrake
  1. noun
    a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
    synonyms: dragon
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    examples:
    Fafnir
    (Norse mythology) the Norse dragon that guarded a treasure and was slain by Sigurd
    types:
    wivern, wyvern
    a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs
    type of:
    mythical creature, mythical monster
    a monster renowned in folklore and myth
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