Dutch

Proper noun

Draak m

1. (astronomy) Draco

Dutch

Noun

draak m ‎(plural draken, diminutive draakje n)

1. a legendary large winged creature; a dragon
2. a derogatory term for a woman, often considered large and ugly

Synonyms

• (woman): feeks, harpij, heks, ka, kreng, tang

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch andrake, from Old Dutch *anudrako, from Proto-Germanic *anudrekô ‎(“duck leader”), from *anudz ‎(“duck”) + *rekô ‎(“ruler, king”).

Noun

draak m ‎(plural draken, diminutive draakje n)

1. (archaic) a male duck; a drake

Synonyms

• (drake): woerd, mannetjeseend

References

1. ↑ J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)