Dragon (noun)

1. A mythical monster typically represented as a huge, scaly, and fire-breathing reptile with a long tail, sharp claws, and sometimes wings.
2. A fierce, terrifying creature.

Origin:

Old english dragan, of germanic origin; related to dutch draak and german drache.

Examples:

1. The dragon in the story guarded a treasure.
2. The dragon was said to have a breath of fire.
3. The dragon was a symbol of power and strength.
4. The dragon in the game was a boss character.
5. The dragon in the movie was computer generated.