Draconian Definition

drā-kōnē-ən, drə-
adjective
Of Draco or the harsh code of laws attributed to him.
Webster's New World
Extremely severe or cruel.
Webster's New World
2009, Jacob Silvia, Qhoenix, page 73
A large sandwyrm (which isn't to be confused with a sandworm) popped its draconian head from the earth.
Wiktionary

Origin of Draconian

  • From the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws.

    From Wiktionary

  • From Latin draco (“dragon”).

    From Wiktionary

  • After Draco

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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