Cockatrice (Noun)
Meaning
Monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The legend spoke of a fearsome cockatrice, said to have been hatched from a serpent's nest and capable of petrifying its victims with a single glance.
- According to medieval lore, the cockatrice was a creature of great evil, feared for its ability to kill with a single, malevolent stare.
- As the sun set over the castle walls, the knights prepared for battle against the cockatrice, a monster rumored to be able to turn its enemies to stone.
- In the heart of the dark forest, a cockatrice was said to make its lair, striking fear into the hearts of all who dared to venture near.
- The brave knight, Sir Edward, was determined to vanquish the cockatrice that had been terrorizing the countryside, its deadly gaze having already claimed many victims.