"dragonrider" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dragonriders [plural]
Etymology: From dragon + rider. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dragon|rider}} dragon + rider Head templates: {{en-noun}} dragonrider (plural dragonriders)
  1. (fantasy) One who rides a dragon. Categories (topical): Dragons, Fantasy Related terms: dragonriding
    Sense id: en-dragonrider-en-noun-4Q3ZUNY0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: fantasy

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