cockatrice (Meaning)
cockatrice (n)
monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance
cockatrice (n.)
A fabulous serpent whose breath and look were said to be fatal. See Basilisk.
A representation of this serpent. It has the head, wings, and legs of a bird, and tail of a serpent.
A venomous serpent which which cannot now be identified.
Any venomous or deadly thing.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cockatrice
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cockatrice Sentence Examples
- Legends tell of a fearsome creature known as the cockatrice, with the body of a dragon and the head of a rooster.
- Many adventurers met their demise at the claws and venomous gaze of the cockatrice.
- The villagers warned travelers to steer clear of the dark forest where the cockatrice was said to dwell.
- A brave knight embarked on a quest to slay the cockatrice and rid the land of its terror.
- The mere mention of the cockatrice sent shivers down the spines of those who dared to speak its name.
- Scholars debated the existence of the cockatrice, some dismissing it as mere folklore while others believed it to be a real threat.
- In ancient texts, the cockatrice was described as a creature born from the egg of a rooster and hatched by a serpent.
- The brave hero armed himself with a shield forged from dragon scales to protect against the cockatrice's deadly gaze.
- Legends say that only a pure heart and unwavering courage could defeat the cockatrice.
- The king offered a handsome reward to anyone brave enough to slay the cockatrice and free the kingdom from its reign of terror.
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monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glanceA fabulous serpent whose breath and look were said to be fatal. See Basilisk., A repre
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Legends tell of a fearsome creature known as the cockatrice, with the body of a dragon and the head of a rooster.
Many adventurers met their demise at the claws and venomous gaze of the cockatrice.
The villagers warned travelers to steer clear of the dark forest where the cockatrice was said to dwell.
A brave knight embarked on a quest to slay the cockatrice and rid the land of its terror.
