First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
cockatrice
noun cock·a·trice \ˈkä-kə-trəs, -ˌtrīs\
Definition of COCKATRICE
: a legendary serpent that is hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg and that has a deadly glance
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of COCKATRICE
Middle English cocatrice, from Middle French cocatris ichneumon, cockatrice, from Medieval Latin cocatric-, cocatrix ichneumon
Rhymes with COCKATRICE
Learn More About COCKATRICE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: cockaweePrevious Word in the Dictionary: cockatoucheAll Words Near: cockatrice
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up cockatrice? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).