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    Mondragone (en. Mondragone)

    /mɔ̃.dʁa.ɡɔn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Refers to a dragon from mythology.
    In some traditions, the mondragone is a guardian of treasures.
    Dans certaines traditions, le mondragone est un gardien des trésors.
    A fantastical character resembling a dragon.
    The mondragone is often depicted in medieval artworks.
    Le mondragone est souvent représenté dans les œuvres d'art médiévales.

    Etymology

    The term mondragone comes from the Italian 'mondragone', related to ancient myths.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fight with a mondragone
    To struggle against an impossibly powerful threat.
    se battre avec un mondragone
    to touch a mondragone
    To reach something irrevocably dangerous.
    toucher un mondragone
    to sound like a mondragone
    To have a powerful and intimidating voice.
    sonner comme un mondragone

    Related Words

    dragon
    Winged legendary creature, often considered wise and powerful.
    dragon
    mythology
    Set of traditional stories and beliefs of a culture.
    mythologie

    Slang Meanings

    A person with an explosive temperament.
    When he gets angry, he’s a real mondragone.
    Quand il s'énerve, c'est un vrai mondragone.
    A chaotic or disorderly event.
    The party was a total mondragone, everyone was dancing and shouting.
    La fête était un mondragone total, tout le monde dansait et criait.