firedrake

/ˈfaɪərˌdreɪk/
noun
  1. A mythical creature that breathes fire; a dragon.
    • In the story, a firedrake guarded the golden treasure deep inside the cave.
    • Children at the festival dressed up as knights and a giant firedrake.
    • The knight bravely faced the firedrake that was terrorizing the village.
  2. A type of brightly colored lizard or amphibian, sometimes kept as a pet.
    • The firedrake's orange and black scales made it stand out among the other reptiles.
    • At the pet store, the firedrake was the most popular lizard in the display.
    • My cousin has a firedrake in a terrarium with a small waterfall.
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