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cockatrice

 

[ หˆkษ’kษ™traษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

A cockatrice is a legendary creature that is said to have the body of a serpent and the head of a rooster. According to myth, it has the ability to kill with its gaze or breath. It is often depicted as a two-legged creature with a fiery breath. Cockatrices are typically associated with medieval bestiaries and alchemical traditions, representing fear and malice. The lore surrounding the cockatrice varies, but it frequently embodies themes of danger and transformation.

Examples of usage

  • The knight bravely faced the cockatrice in the dark forest.
  • Ancient texts described the cockatrice as a creature of immense power.
  • Legends warn that a cockatrice can turn you to stone if you meet its gaze.

Translations

Translations of the word "cockatrice" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cocatriz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เค•เคŸเฅเคฐเคพเค‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kokatrice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kokatris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะบะฐั‚ั€ั–ั†ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kokatrice

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใ‚ซใƒˆใƒชใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cocatrix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cocatriz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kokatris

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”์นดํŠธ๋ฆฌ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆูƒุงุชุฑูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kokatrice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kokatrice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธก่›‡ๅˆไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kokatrice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณkatrรญs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะบะฐั‚ั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kokatris

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cocatriz

Etymology

The word 'cockatrice' originates from the late Middle Ages, derived from the Old French 'coqatrice', which means 'rooster' (from 'coq') and 'female' ('-atrice'). This term reflects the creature's hybrid nature, combining traits of a rooster and a serpent. The mythology surrounding the cockatrice is influenced by earlier folklore, particularly from classical and biblical sources. Scholars often point to the biblical references to creatures akin to the cockatrice, such as in the book of Isaiah, where it is mentioned as a venomous creature. The combination of a bird and a reptile symbolizes duality and the merging of different realms in mythology. Over time, the cockatrice has been represented in various forms of literature and art, contributing to its lasting legacy within Western folklore.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,708, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.