"dragonriding" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From dragon + riding. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dragon|riding}} dragon + riding Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dragonriding (uncountable)
  1. (fantasy) The act of riding a dragon. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Dragons, Fantasy Related terms: dragonrider
    Sense id: en-dragonriding-en-noun-90a0FLFg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: fantasy
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