Draco

noun

Dra·​co ˈdrā-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce Draco (audio)
: a northern circumpolar constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic

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The event — which will be live streamed across all Latin Academy platforms ahead of the Latin Grammys — will also feature performances by nominees Fonseca, Ale Acosta and Valeria Castro, Alok, Leonel García, Grupo Niche, Draco Rosa, Rozalén, and Vikina and Deorro. Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 Police said Small got away and grabbed a Draco firearm, at which point officers fatally shot him. Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Oct. 2024 Big Draco did some research and bent the knee to Ludacris while handing over the rap pilot title belt. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2024 The shower gets its name because the meteors appear to be coming from the direction of the constellation Draco the Dragon. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Draco 

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Draconis), literally, dragon — more at dragon

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Draco was in 1621

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“Draco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Draco. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Draco

noun
Dra·​co ˈdrā-kō How to pronounce Draco (audio)
: a group of stars between the Big Dipper and Little Dipper
Etymology

from Latin Draco, literally, "dragon"

Biographical Definition

Draco

biographical name

Dra·​co ˈdrā-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce Draco (audio)
late 7th century b.c. Athenian lawgiver

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