Cockatrice

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑkəˌtraɪs/

Definitions of cockatrice

noun a representation of this creature in medieval art and literature

Example Sentences

A1 I read a story about a scary cockatrice.

A2 The villagers were terrified of the mythical cockatrice.

B1 Legends say that a cockatrice has the body of a dragon and the head of a rooster.

B2 The hero bravely faced the dangerous cockatrice in battle.

C1 The cockatrice's deadly gaze turned its enemies to stone.

C2 Scholars debated the origins of the mythical cockatrice in ancient texts.

Examples of cockatrice in a Sentence

formal According to medieval legend, a cockatrice is a mythical creature with the body of a dragon and the head of a rooster.

informal I heard a story about a brave knight who defeated a cockatrice in a fierce battle.

slang That guy is as fierce as a cockatrice when he's angry.

figurative The scandalous rumors spread through the town like a cockatrice's deadly gaze.

Grammatical Forms of cockatrice

• past tense: cockatrified
• plural: cockatrices
• comparative: more cockatrice
• superlative: most cockatrice
• present tense: cockatrifies
• future tense: will cockatrify
• perfect tense: has cockatrified
• continuous tense: is cockatrifying
• singular: cockatrice
• positive degree: cockatrice
• infinitive: to cockatrify
• gerund: cockatrifying
• participle: cockatrified

Origin and Evolution of cockatrice

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Medieval Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cockatrice' originated from medieval Latin, where it was used to refer to a mythical creature with the head of a rooster and the body of a serpent.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cockatrice' evolved to represent a mythical creature with various characteristics, often associated with malevolence and danger. In modern usage, it is typically used to describe a mythical creature similar to a basilisk or a dragon.