1. a dragon or serpent that breathes fire, especially in mythology and fantasy literature
Usage: literary; often capitalized when used as a proper name
2. a meteor or fireball seen in the sky; a shooting star
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The hero faced a fearsome firedrake guarding the treasure.
• In medieval tales, a firedrake was often depicted as a winged serpent breathing flames.
• The ancient text described a firedrake soaring across the night sky.
• The fantasy novel featured a firedrake as the main antagonist.
• Witnesses reported seeing a firedrake streak across the heavens.
• The knight's quest was to slay the firedrake terrorizing the kingdom.