DRACÆNA
\dɹakˈɑːnə], \dɹakˈɑːnə], \d_ɹ_a_k_ˈɑː_n_ə]\
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dra-s[=e]'na, n. the tree which produces the resin called Dragon's-blood.--n. DRAC[=I]'NA, the red resin of dragon's-blood used to colour varnishes--also DRACINE', DRAC[=O]'NIN. [Low L. dracæna, a she-dragon--Gr. drakaina, fem. of drak[=o]n, dragon.]
By Thomas Davidson
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