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noun
Archaic form of tarasque.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, archaic
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A gigantic lizard-like monster.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fantasy
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History
In the fantasy sense, introduced in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, derived from tarasque (“mythical European dragon”).
