Associations to the word «Cockatrice»

Wiktionary

COCKATRICE, noun. 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.
COCKATRICE, noun. (obsolete) Mistress, harlot

Dictionary definition

COCKATRICE, noun. Monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance.

Wise words

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