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What does Draco mean?

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Proper noun
  1. (astronomy) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dragon. It features a line of stars (including Thuban) that winds between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.
  2. The name of an Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws.
  3. (Greek) One of Actaeon's hounds.
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The Cat's Eye Nebula lies in the constellation of Draco and is one of the most complex planetary nebulae ever seen.
Thirdly, if Draco had instituted a hoplite census, Solon would not have substituted citizenship by birth.
The Draco or dragon had been borrowed from the Parthians after the death of Trajan.
The evil of the laws of Draco was not that they were severe, but that they were inefficient.
But now Draco turned to her with that knowing smile on his lips and his eyes shining brightly.
He gave Aries' fleece to King Aeetes, who set Draco the dragon to guard it.

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