"dragonbreath" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From dragon + breath. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dragon|breath}} dragon + breath Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dragonbreath (uncountable)
  1. The breath of a dragon. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Dragons, Fire Synonyms: dragonsbreath Related terms: dragonfire, dragonflame
    Sense id: en-dragonbreath-en-noun-LahoMfLh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Fictional materials

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