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Meaning of cockatrice

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cockatrice

Pronunciation:/ˈkɒkətraɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A legendary creature about the size and shape of a dragon or wyvern, but in appearance resembling a giant rooster, with some lizard-like characteristics.

  2. Mistress, harlot.

  3. A snake or serpent that appears to be hatched of a rooster, or cock's, egg.

  4. (speculated) The cobra.