English Explanatory Dictionary

Chinese dragon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A legendary creature, usually depicted as long and snake-like, with many claws, common in several East Asian cultures.
  2. A large snake-like monster with the eyes of a hare, the horns of a stag, and the claws of a tiger; known for its benevolent behavior in ancient Oriental mythology.

Word forms

Chinese dragon Chinese dragons

Synonyms

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