different between draconian vs draconin

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /d???k??.ni.?n/, /d?æk???.ni.?n/
• (US) enPR: dr?-k?'ni-?n, IPA^(key): /d???ko?.ni.?n/
• Rhymes: -??ni?n

Etymology 1

From the Athenian lawmaker Draco, from Latin Drac?, from Ancient Greek ?????? (Drák?n), known for making harsh laws. See ?????? (drák?n, “dragon”)

Adjective

draconian (comparative more draconian, superlative most draconian)

1. Very severe or strict.

   The Soviet regime was draconian.

   The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.

Synonyms

• (very severe): cruel, hard, harsh, Orwellian, rigid, strict, stringent

Translations

Etymology 2

From Latin drac? (“dragon”).

Adjective

draconian (comparative more draconian, superlative most draconian)

1. (obsolete, except in fiction) Of or resembling a dragon.

Synonyms

• (resembling a dragon): draconic, draconine, dragonish, dragonlike

Translations

Anagrams

• Conradian, Rinconada, noncardia

English

Etymology

Compare French draconine. See draco.

Noun

draconin (uncountable)

1. (chemistry) A red resin forming the essential basis of dragon's blood.

Synonyms

• dracin, dracina, dracine