Cockatrice
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑkˈeɪˈtɹaɪs/
Cockatrice (noun)
- a legendary creature that looks like a dragon with a rooster's head and can kill with its gaze.
Examples
- The cockatrice was feared for its deadly gaze.
- Legends say a cockatrice could turn people to stone.
Common collocations: deadly gaze, turn to stone, mythical creature