cockatrice

Definitions

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. A mistress, a harlot.
   obsolete
3. A snake or serpent that appears to be hatched from a rooster, or cock's, egg.
4. The cobra.
5. Any venomous or deadly thing.
   figuratively, obsolete

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Examples

““Peace reigns in happy Luxor. The lion lies down with the lamb, and the child, if it will, may harmlessly put⟳ its hand into the cockatrice’s den.””

“For, behold, I will send⟳ serpents, cockatrices, among you, which will not be charmed, and they shall bite⟳ you, saith the Lord.”

“this little cockatrice of a king”

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