Definition of Dracontic
1. a. Belonging to that space of time in which the moon performs one revolution, from ascending node to ascending node. See Dragon's head, under Dragon.
Medical Definition of Dracontic
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Belonging to that space of time in which the moon performs one revolution, from ascending node to ascending node. See Dragon's head, under Dragon. "Dracontic month."
Origin: From L. Draco dragon, in allusion to the terms dragon's head and dragon's tail.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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