draconian

Meanings

Plural: draconians

Adjective

of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws
- "Draconian measures"

Adj

Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
Of or resembling a dragon.

Noun

A creature resembling a dragon.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin Dracō (stem Dracōn-) + -ian, from Ancient Greek Δράκων (Drákōn), after the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws. See δράκων (drákōn, “dragon”).

Synonyms

draconic, draconical, draconine, dragonish, dragonlike, dragony, Orwellian, rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent

Scrabble Score: 12

draconian is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
draconian is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
draconian is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

draconian is a valid Words With Friends word