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Draco.

A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dragon. It features a line of stars (including Thuban) that winds between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.

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name/ˈdɹeɪkəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɹeɪkoʊ/US
  1. A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dragon. It features a line of stars (including Thuban) that winds between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.

  2. An Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws.

  3. One of Actaeon's hounds.

    Greek
  4. A male given name from Ancient Greek or Latin.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin Dracō, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek Δρᾰ́κων (Drắkōn). Doublet of Dracon, dracone, dragon, and dragoon.

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