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Draco

Draco

9.9
A small Southeast Asian lizard with wing-like skin that glides between trees
  • noun
  • /ˈdreɪkoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Draco
  • The Draco lizards can glide through the air for distances of up to 10 meters.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the genus Draco in the rainforests of Borneo.

  • Many people are fascinated by the wing-like membranes of Draco, which help them escape predators.

  • The Draco is known for its unique ability to glide.

  • Many Dracos can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

  • The unique membrane of Draco allows it to glide gracefully from tree to tree in the dense forest.

  • Researchers have observed that Draco lizards can soar through the air, utilizing their wing-like flaps.

  • In the jungles of Southeast Asia, the Draco is known for its remarkable ability to glide between branches.

Synonyms

dragon
vsDraco
  • Indian
79 7.1

A small tropical lizard from Asia that glides by spreading winglike skin on its sides

is the scientific genus name specifying that same group
flying lizard
vsDraco
  • Indian
1 7.4

A small tropical Asian forest lizard that glides between trees using skin flaps

is the scientific genus name for those gliding Asian lizards
flying dragon
vsDraco
  • Indian
9.1

A small tropical Asian lizard that glides between trees using winglike flaps of skin

is the scientific genus name for that exact group

Compounds

Dracaena draco
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall tree-like plant from the Canary Islands that makes a sticky red sap called dragon's blood

Surface Forms

Draco singular
Dracos plural

Etymology

Draco for the flying lizard comes from the old Greek word drakon meaning 'dragon'. People gave the lizard this name because its wing-like flaps make it look like a small 'dragon' when it glides.