δράκων

See also: Δράκων

Ancient Greek

Etymology

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

 

Noun

δρᾰ́κων • (drákōn) m (genitive δρᾰ́κοντος); third declension

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

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Greek

Noun

δράκων • (drákon) m

  1. Genitive plural form of δράκος (drákos).
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