Cockatrice
noun
A mythical creature resembling a dragon or serpent with a rooster's head, believed to have deadly powers.
In medieval lore, a cockatrice was said to kill anyone who looked at it.
Often appears as...
- mythical creatures
- legendary beasts
Usage tips
Neutral
Mythical creature, dragon-like being, folklore.
noun
A person who is malicious or harmful.
They considered him a cockatrice, always scheming against others.
Often appears as...
- harmful individuals
- deceptive people
Usage tips
Neutral
Malicious person, harmful individual, villain.
noun
A mythical creature resembling a dragon or serpent with a rooster's head, believed to have deadly powers.
In medieval lore, a cockatrice was said to kill anyone who looked at it.
Often appears as...
- mythical creatures
- legendary beasts
Usage tips
Neutral
Mythical creature, dragon-like being, folklore.
noun
A person who is malicious or harmful.
They considered him a cockatrice, always scheming against others.
Often appears as...
- harmful individuals
- deceptive people
Usage tips
Neutral
Malicious person, harmful individual, villain.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mythology
In literature, explore mythological references to better understand its significance.
Many tales mention cockatrices as symbols of death and destruction.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolism
Consider the emotional weight carried by mythical creatures in stories.
Cockatrices often symbolize betrayal or hidden danger.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary References
Examine how cockatrices appear in classic literature for a richer context.
Shakespeare referred to cockatrices as dangerous and deadly.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythology
In literature, explore mythological references to better understand its significance.
Many tales mention cockatrices as symbols of death and destruction.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolism
Consider the emotional weight carried by mythical creatures in stories.
Cockatrices often symbolize betrayal or hidden danger.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary References
Examine how cockatrices appear in classic literature for a richer context.
Shakespeare referred to cockatrices as dangerous and deadly.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythology
In literature, explore mythological references to better understand its significance.
Many tales mention cockatrices as symbols of death and destruction.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolism
Consider the emotional weight carried by mythical creatures in stories.
Cockatrices often symbolize betrayal or hidden danger.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary References
Examine how cockatrices appear in classic literature for a richer context.
Shakespeare referred to cockatrices as dangerous and deadly.
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