draconical

English

Etymology

From Latin Dracō (stem Dracōn-) +‎ -ical,^[1] after the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws.

Adjective

draconical (comparative more draconical, superlative most draconical)

1. Synonym of draconic

Derived terms

• draconically

References

1. “Draconical, adj.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.