drake

UK
/dreɪk/
US
/dreɪk/

Translations

drakenoun
drakes
pl
UK
/dreɪk/
US
/dreɪk/
canard mâle
The drake led the flock across the pond.
Le canard mâle a conduit le troupeau à travers l'étang.
Additional translations
dragonDans les récits de fantasy, surtout pour un dragon jeune ou de petite taille.
Synonyms
male duck
drakeadjective
UK
/dreɪk/
US
/dreɪk/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "drake plumage".
mâleSe dit d’un canard mâle.
The hunter could identify the bird by its drake plumage.
Le chasseur pouvait identifier l'oiseau à son plumage mâle.

Definitions

drakenoun
A male duck.
The drake led the flock across the pond.
A dragon, especially a small or young one in myth or fantasy literature.
The knight faced a fierce fire drake guarding the treasure.
drakeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a male duck.
The hunter could identify the bird by its drake plumage.