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draconical

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of draconic (“relating to or suggestive of dragons”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: draconic

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adj

Meaning 2

Synonym of draconic (“very severe or strict; draconian”).

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Synonyms: draconic

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adj

Meaning 3

Alternative letter-case form of draconical (“very severe or strict; draconian”).

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Usage: alt-of

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History

Etymology

From Latin dracō (“dragon”, stem dracōn-) + -ical.

From Latin Dracō (stem Dracōn-) + -ical, after the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws.