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draconical

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin Dracō (stem Dracōn-) +‎ -ical,[1] after the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws.

Adjective

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draconical (comparative more draconical, superlative most draconical)

  1. Synonym of draconic

Derived terms

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References

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  1. ^ “Draconical, adj.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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