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draconic

draconic

8.9
About the constellation Draco in the night sky
  • adjective
  • /drəˈkoʊnɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dracónico
  • The draconic constellation can be seen in the northern sky.

Examples

  • Ancient astronomers often mapped the draconic path to track celestial events.

  • The star cluster lies close to the draconic region in the northern hemisphere.

  • The telescope was pointed toward the draconic sector to observe the meteor shower.

  • Many astronomers study the draconic aspects of star formations.

  • The telescope was pointed toward the draconic sector to observe the meteor shower.

  • Ancient astronomers often mapped the draconic path to track celestial events.

  • The star cluster lies close to the draconic region in the northern hemisphere.

Synonyms

draconid
vsdraconic
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to a dragon or to the group of stars called Draco and its meteor shower

is limited to the constellation position in the night sky rather than other senses

Surface Forms

draconic positive

Morphology

draconic = Draco (semi-transparent) = draco + ic

The connection to the constellation Draco is somewhat clear but requires specific astronomical knowledge.

Etymology

Draconic can mean 'of the constellation Draco'. The constellation Draco was named after a dragon in old stories, so draconic here means something that belongs to that dragon-shaped part of the sky.