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词汇 Pendragon
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Definition of Pendragon in English:

Pendragon

noun pɛnˈdraɡ(ə)nˌpɛnˈdræɡən
  • A title given to an ancient British or Welsh prince holding or claiming supreme power.

    大龙头(赋予古代不列颠或威尔士掌握或将要掌握最高权力的王子的称号)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The following is a mandate listed by Pendragon.
    • It was a close run thing, with Pendragon from Hampshire Brewery taking the honours.
    • In later tales of Arthur he is often given the surname Pendragon, which means ‘Dragon Chief’.
    • When King Luther Pendragon heard news that his queen had given birth to a healthy son his thoughts leapt forward to a mighty kingdom under the red banner of the Pendragon.
    • Before Arthur died, he had, for the most part, buried the flag of the Pendragon, the flag of Avalon, beneath a Christian banner.

Origin

Welsh, literally 'chief war-leader', from pen 'head' + dragon 'standard'.

Definition of Pendragon in US English:

Pendragon

nounˌpɛnˈdræɡənˌpenˈdraɡən
  • A title given to an ancient British or Welsh prince holding or claiming supreme power.

    大龙头(赋予古代不列颠或威尔士掌握或将要掌握最高权力的王子的称号)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The following is a mandate listed by Pendragon.
    • In later tales of Arthur he is often given the surname Pendragon, which means ‘Dragon Chief’.
    • Before Arthur died, he had, for the most part, buried the flag of the Pendragon, the flag of Avalon, beneath a Christian banner.
    • It was a close run thing, with Pendragon from Hampshire Brewery taking the honours.
    • When King Luther Pendragon heard news that his queen had given birth to a healthy son his thoughts leapt forward to a mighty kingdom under the red banner of the Pendragon.

Origin

Welsh, literally ‘chief war-leader’, from pen ‘head’ + dragon ‘standard’.

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