Wyvern (Noun)
Meaning
A fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The wyvern on the family crest symbolized their bravery and strength in battle.
- In medieval heraldry, the wyvern was often depicted as a fearsome creature with sharp claws and teeth.
- The wyvern's wingspan was said to be so wide that it could block out the sun, casting a dark shadow over the land.
- According to legend, the wyvern's fire-breathing abilities could melt steel and reduce villages to ashes.
- The knight's shield bore the image of a wyvern, its body coiled and ready to strike, a symbol of his family's noble heritage.