See also: Δράκων

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Traditionally related to δέρκομαι (dérkomai, to see)[1] with the literal meaning of “one who stares” or, alternatively, “sharp-sighted”.[2]

With stem drakont- for drakon- (influenced by the present participle), as revealed by the feminine δράκαινα (drákaina).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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δρᾰ́κων (drắkōnm (genitive δρᾰ́κοντος); third declension

  1. dragon, serpent
  2. a serpent-shaped bracelet
  3. (astronomy) the constellation Draco

Declension

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Descendants

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Greek

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Noun

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δράκων (drákonm

  1. genitive plural of δράκος (drákos)