cockatrices

[US]/ˈkɒkətrɪs/
[UK]/ˈkɑːkətrɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a legendary serpent that can kill with a glance; a mythical serpent born from a rooster's egg, capable of causing death with its gaze

Phrases & Collocations

cockatrice legend

cockatrice stone

cockatrice eggs

cockatrice fight

cockatrice myth

cockatrice gaze

cockatrice tale

cockatrice attack

cockatrice appearance

cockatrice power

Example Sentences

the legend spoke of a fearsome cockatrice that could turn people to stone.

many knights sought to slay the cockatrice for glory.

in the old tale, the cockatrice was born from an egg laid by a serpent.

it was said that the cockatrice could breathe fire and poison its victims.

to defeat the cockatrice, you needed a mirror to reflect its gaze.

in medieval times, the cockatrice was a symbol of evil.

the cockatrice's presence was enough to instill fear in the bravest of warriors.

stories of the cockatrice have been passed down through generations.

in art, the cockatrice was often depicted as a dragon-like creature.

some believed that the cockatrice could only be defeated by a pure heart.

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