Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

FIREDRAKE: Dictionary Entry and Meaning

Pronunciation:  'fIr`dreyk

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
 
 Synonyms: dragon
 
 See Also: Fafnir, mythical creature, mythical monster, wivern, wyvern

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Fire"drake`\, n. [AS. f?rdraca; f?r fire + draca a
dragon. See {Fire}, and {Drake} a dragon.] [Obs.]
1. A fiery dragon. --Beau. & Fl.
2. A fiery meteor; an ignis fatuus; a rocket.
3. A worker at a furnace or fire. --B. Jonson.
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY