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Rarecockatrice
The correct spelling is cockatrice.
How to pronounce cockatrice
noun
IPA: /ˈkɒkətraɪs/
Say it like: Cok-atr-ise
The correct spelling is cockatrice. 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.
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Definition
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.Mistress, harlot.
- 3.A snake or serpent that appears to be hatched of a rooster, or cock's, egg.
- 4.(speculated) The cobra.
- 5.Any venomous or deadly thing.
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