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Definition of dragonet

dragonet

/ˈdræɡənɪt/
drag · on · et
Plural:dragonets
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dragonet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small or young dragon.

Example

"The hero ventured into the cavern, discovering a newly hatched dragonet resting among the treasure."

2

Any of numerous small, largely bottom-dwelling marine fishes of the family Callionymidae, predominantly found in the tropical Indo-Pacific and characterized by a flattened head and often vibrant colors.

Example

"The mandarin fish is a highly sought-after species of dragonet known for its spectacular blue and orange patterns."

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• Nearby Words

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dragon fruit
dragonet
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'dragonet', a diminutive of 'dragon'. Later adopted in marine biology to describe the Callionymidae family of fishes, likely due to their slightly reptilian or unusual fin structure.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dragonet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dragonet
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