Draco

noun

Dra·co ˈdrā-(ˌ)kō

: a northern circumpolar constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Draco was in 1621

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Draco

noun

Dra·co ˈdrā-kō

: 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

late 7th century b.c. Athenian lawgiver

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