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wyvern

/ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/

Meanings
  • noun

    A mythical dragon-like creature with two sets of wings, one set located above the other, and a barbed tail.

    - "The knight rode valiantly against the wyvern, wielding his sharpest sword."
    - "In the medieval tale, the hero slayed the wyvern to save the princess."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with wyvern
pyrene , siren , empire , higher
Variants
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wyvern , wyverns
Etymology
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Old English 'wīf-draca', meaning 'woman-dragon'. The 'wyvern' is a type of dragon with a female head and a male body.


Trivia
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  1. The wyvern is the emblem of the Isle of Man and appears on its flag.

  2. The wyvern is sometimes confused with the hydra, but the two creatures are distinct.

  3. The wyvern is a popular creature in role-playing games, such as Dungeons & Dragons.


Related Concepts
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  1. dragon: The wyvern is a type of dragon, but unlike the traditional dragon, it has two sets of wings.

  2. wyrm: A 'wyrm' is an old English term for a serpent or dragon. The term 'wyvern' is derived from this word.


Culture
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The wyvern is a popular symbol in heraldry, often depicted as a supporter or crest. It is also a common figure in medieval literature and art, often representing power, strength, and royalty.

How to Memorize "wyvern"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a dragon with two sets of wings, one above the other, and a barbed tail.
    - Visualize the wyvern as a powerful and majestic creature.

  2. associate

    - Associate the wyvern with power, strength, and royalty.
    - Think of the wyvern as a fearsome and mythical creature.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that the wyvern has two sets of wings and a barbed tail.
    - Think of the wyvern as a 'woman-dragon' to remember its name.


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