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dragon's head

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noun

  1. dragonhead.

  2. Astronomy. (formerly) the ascending node of the moon or a planet.


Etymology

Origin of dragon's head

First recorded in 1500–10

Example Sentences

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A ridge of pointed plates, none more than a quarter of an inch high, ran from the top of the dragon's head to the tip of its tail.

From Literature

The hoard also included a Ninth Century gold ring, a crystal rock pendant, a dragon's head bracelet and an ingot.

From BBC

They hit the dragon’s head, but it doesn’t react as it flies past the skyway.

From Literature

And then the fire stopped abruptly as the dragon’s head snaked up and over the Mirror, her mouth open wide to devour both Jack and May in one bite.

From Literature

However she moved, though, Jack just kept climbing until he reached the back of the dragon’s head.

From Literature