cockatrice
معنی فارسی
اژدهايي افسانه اي که دم ونگاهش کشنده بود
معنی کامل و مثالها
/käk´ǝ tris´/n.
● (افسانه) اژدهایی که از تخم مرغ بیرون آمده و با نگاه انسان را میکشد
● (انجیل) مار مهلک
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'cockatrice' is derived from the Old French word 'cocatris', which is a combination of 'coq' (rooster) and 'atrice' (female serpent).
مثال
- In medieval folklore, the cockatrice was believed to possess deadly powers.
- The hero of the story had to defeat a fearsome cockatrice to save the kingdom.
- The image of a cockatrice is often used in heraldry and coat of arms.
ترکیبهای رایج
Fearsome cockatrice Defeat a cockatrice Image of a cockatrice Turn to stone
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance
مترادفها
noun
Basilisk.