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water dragon

Plural:water dragons
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water dragon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of large, semi-aquatic agamid lizards native to Asia and Australia, characterized by a dorsal crest and strong swimming abilities.

Example

"When startled, the Australian water dragon will often drop from a branch into a nearby river and remain submerged to evade predators."

2

A mythological serpentine creature associated with bodies of water, rainfall, or the ocean, predominantly found in East Asian folklore.

Example

"In traditional Chinese culture, the water dragon is revered as an auspicious symbol of rain and agricultural fertility."

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• Nearby Words

water caltrop
water chestnut
water cobra
water dragon
water hyacinth
water lettuce
water lily

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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