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wivern

/ˈwaɪ.vɜːn/

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noun

/ˈwaɪ.vɜːn/C2formal
  • ruМифическое существо, изображаемое в средневековой геральдике, обычно имеющее голову дракона, змеиный хвост, крылатое тело и две ноги, часто ассоциирующееся с извержением огня.

A mythical creature depicted in medieval heraldry, typically having a dragon's head, a serpent's tail, a winged body, and two legs, often associated with fire-breathing.

  1. Mythical creatureC1formal

    A legendary winged dragon-like creature with two legs and a barbed tail, often depicted in heraldry.

    ruМифическое существо

    • The knight's shield bore the image of a wivern.
    • In medieval heraldry, the wivern symbolized strength and protection.
    • The tapestry showed a wivern breathing fire over the castle.

    Synonymswyvern