drake
/dɹeɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: drakes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A male duck (animal).
Noun
Examples
A drake belonging to a chemist, having drunk water out of a copper vessel which had contained phosphorous, continued its amorous activities until death.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
dragon
Noun
Examples
Clay caught sight of the drake's wing outlined against the rising flames as it swept low over the desert.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
dragon — lesser draconic creature
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drake” mean?
A male duck (animal).
Is “drake” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.