Draco, genus Draco
(noun) a reptile genus known as flying dragons or flying lizards
Draco, Dragon
(noun) a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus
Draco
(noun) Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Draco
(constellation) 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.
The name of an Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws.
(Greek mythology) One of Actaeon's hounds.
• Acord, C-Road, cardo
Source: Wiktionary
Dra"co, n. Etym: [L. See Dragon.]
1. (Astron.)
Definition: The Dragon, a northern constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic.
2. A luminous exhalation from marshy grounds.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of lizards. See Dragon, 6.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
