English · Slang Attested

Dragon Book

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Meaning · English

Any one of several textbooks about compiler construction written by Alfred Aho and Jeffrey Ullman, especially Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (1986).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dragons & myth

Common questions

What does “Dragon Book” mean?

Any one of several textbooks about compiler construction written by Alfred Aho and Jeffrey Ullman, especially Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (1986).

Is “Dragon Book” formal or informal?

Dragon Book is generally slang.

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