dragon lady

English

Etymology

First used in "Terry and the Pirates" in December 1934, for a female pirate based on the historical woman pirate Lai Choi San. The "dragon" part refers to her Chinese background (as dragons are symbols in Chinese culture) and her fierce attitude.

Noun

dragon lady (plural dragon ladies)

1. An East Asian woman who is stereotypically strong, deceitful, domineering, or mysterious.