Draco (Noun)
Meaning 1
A reptile genus known as flying dragons or flying lizards.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Draco's code of laws was notoriously harsh, with even minor offenses punishable by death in ancient Athens.
- The Athenian statesman Draco is often remembered for his severe and unforgiving approach to lawmaking in the 7th century BC.
- Draco's laws were eventually replaced by those of Solon, who sought to bring more balance and fairness to the Athenian justice system.
- The term 'draconian' originates from the name of Draco, reflecting the extreme severity of his laws.
- Draco's code was an early attempt at codifying laws in ancient Athens, but its harshness ultimately led to its downfall.
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Meaning 3
A faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).