Definitions for dracoˈdreɪ koʊ; dreɪˈkoʊ nɪs, drə- Random House
Webster's College Dictionary Dra•co*ˈdreɪ koʊ; dreɪˈkoʊ nɪs,
drə-(n.)Dra•co•nis the Dragon, a northern circumpolar
constellation between Ursa Major and Cepheus. Origin of Draco: <
L < Gk drákōndragon Dra•coˈdreɪ koʊ; -kɒn(n.) fl. late 7th
century b.c. , Athenian lawgiver: noted for the severity of his
code of laws. Category: Ancient History, Biography Athenian
lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every
offense (circa 7th century BC) a faint constellation twisting
around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and
Cepheus Draco, genus Draco(noun) a reptile genus known as flying
dragons or flying lizards 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. The name of an Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity
of his laws. One of Actaeon's hounds. Origin: From draco, from
δράκων the Dragon, a norther