Definition of Dracunculus

1. Noun. Tuberous herbaceous perennials: dragon arum.

Exact synonyms: Genus Dracunculus
Generic synonyms: Liliopsid Genus, Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Araceae, Arum Family, Family Araceae
Member holonyms: Dracunculus Vulgaris, Dragon Arum, Green Dragon

2. Noun. Type genus of the family Dracunculidae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Dracunculus
Generic synonyms: Worm Genus
Group relationships: Dracunculidae, Family Dracunculidae
Member holonyms: Dracunculus Medinensis, Guinea Worm

Definition of Dracunculus

1. n. A fish; the dragonet.

Medical Definition of Dracunculus

1. Origin: L, dim. Of draco dragon. A fish; the dragonet. The Guinea worm (Filaria medinensis). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dracunculus

draconian
Draconian
draconic
draconic
draconin
dracontiasis
dracontic
dracontium
Dracula
dracunculiasis
dracunculiasis
Dracunculidae
dracunculoidea
dracunculosis
dracunculus
Dracunculus (current term)
Dracunculus lova
Dracunculus medinensis
Dracunculus medinensis
Dracunculus oculi
Dracunculus persarum
Dracunculus vulgaris
drad
dradge
draff
draffier
draffiest
draffish
draffish
draffs

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