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draconid

draconid

9.9
Relating to a dragon or to the group of stars called Draco and its meteor shower
  • adjective
  • /ˈdreɪkənɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dracónico
  • Astronomers gathered to observe the annual draconid meteor shower in October.

Examples

  • The artist gave the creature a draconid appearance with scales and sharp claws.

  • The ancient shield was decorated with draconid patterns to symbolize strength and power.

  • Astronomers gathered to observe the annual draconid meteor shower in October.

  • The draconid meteor shower is a spectacular sight in October.

  • Many astronomers study draconid meteors during their peak activity.

  • The draconid meteor shower is a spectacular sight in October.

  • The artist gave the creature a draconid appearance with scales and sharp claws.

Synonyms

draconic
vsdraconid
  • Specialized
8.9

About the constellation Draco in the night sky

also covers resemblance to dragons and a meteor shower besides the constellation

Surface Forms

draconid positive

Morphology

draconid = Draco (semi-transparent) = dracon + id

The morphological relation to the constellation name 'Draco' or the notion 'dragon' is clear, but the adjectival use covering both 'dragon-like' and the technical astronomical sense is specialized and not fully derivable by an average learner.

Etymology

Draconid comes from the old Greek root drakon, which means 'dragon' and is the same root as dragon. So draconid describes something 'dragon-like' or connected to the star group Draco, which is why it can mean a dragon-style look or relate to the Draconids meteor shower.