1
archaic
: a huge serpent
2
: a mythical animal usually represented as a monstrous winged and scaly serpent or saurian with a crested head and enormous claws
3
: a violent, combative, or very strict person
4
Dragon
: draco
5
: something or someone formidable or baneful
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Komodo dragon tooth marks were also most commonly found on the meatiest parts of Stegodon, while cut marks from the hobbits’ stone tools were found in less choice parts of the animal.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The original three dragon eggs handled by Emilia Clarke's Daenerys Targaryen in season 1 of Game of Thrones are currently being auctioned off via Heritage Auctions.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
On the continent is an elite war college that educates healers, soldiers, scribes, and — most famously — dragon riders.
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Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
With Aemond gone, Rhaenrya dragon-waltzes into King's Landing, an entry made possible by peace-seeking former foe and childhood bestie Alicent.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The original three dragon eggs handled by Emilia Clarke's Daenerys Targaryen in season 1 of Game of Thrones are currently being auctioned off via Heritage Auctions.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
On the continent is an elite war college that educates healers, soldiers, scribes, and — most famously — dragon riders.
—
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
With Aemond gone, Rhaenrya dragon-waltzes into King's Landing, an entry made possible by peace-seeking former foe and childhood bestie Alicent.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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“Dragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dragon. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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Etymology
Middle English dragon "dragon," from early French dragun (same meaning), from Latin dracon-, draco "serpent, dragon," from Greek drakōn "serpent" — related to rankle
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