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Below is a glossary of some of the lexicon, slang, and colloquialisms used by the [[dragons]] of [[Pyrrhia]] and [[Pantala]]:
Below is a glossary of some of the lexicon, slang, and colloquialisms used by the [[dragons]] of [[Pyrrhia]] and [[Pantala]]:


* '''[[Animus]]:''' A dragon with the ability to enchant both inanimate objects and living beings.
=== Lexicon: ===
* '''AS:''' Short for After Scorching, it is used as a way to measure years.
 
* '''[[Aquatic]]:''' The [[SeaWing]] tribe's underwater language, communicated through talon signals and glowing scales that are exclusive to SeaWings.
*'''[[IceWings#Circle rankings|Circle rankings]]:''' Circle rankings are used by the [[IceWings]] for ranking the obedience and skill of the tribe's population. Dragons who ignore the Circles are frowned upon by the rest of the tribe and are considered outcasts.
* '''Blazing:''' A term often used to express awe or astonishment towards something. It was commonly used by [[Scarlet]] and [[Peril]] in ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''.  
*'''Clawmates:''' Dragonets attending [[Jade Mountain Academy]] who share a cave, usually in groups of two or three. Similar to the term "roommates" or "classmates."
E.g., "''That was blazing! I want to try that again!''"
*'''[[Animus]]:''' A dragon with the ability to enchant both inanimate objects and living beings.
* '''Blood-red eggs and fireballs:''' An exclamation used by [[Thorn]].
*'''AS:''' Short for After Scorching, it is used as a way to measure years.
* '''[[Bigwings]]:''' The eldest of a group of [[MudWing]] siblings, also known as sibs; the bigwings is usually the leader of the group.
*'''[[Aquatic]]:''' The [[SeaWing]] tribe's underwater language, communicated through talon signals and glowing scales that are exclusive to SeaWings.
* '''Bright smashing suns:''' An exclamation used by Thorn.
*'''[[Diamond Trial]]:''' A trial used by the IceWings. It is a competition where a seventh circle IceWing dragonet challenges a first circle dragonet for their position. If completed properly, one contestant will always die.
* '''By [[Clearsight]]:''' Exclamatory remark used exclusively by Pantalans, similar to "good grief." This remark's origins are likely in Pantalan history, with Clearsight being worshipped by many Pantalans for her journey and delivery of visions of the future.
*'''[[Dragonet]]:''' A baby dragon or a child dragon up to seven years old.
E.g., "''By Clearsight! What's wrong with you?''"
*'''Blazing:''' A term often used to express awe or astonishment towards something. It was commonly used by [[Scarlet]] and [[Peril]] in ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''. E.g., "''That was blazing! I want to try that again!''"
* '''By the Hive:''' Remark used by Pantalans to signal astonishment or irritation.
*'''Blood-red eggs and fireballs:''' An exclamation used by [[Thorn]].
E.g., '' "By the Hive, what a bore it must be to be wingless.''"{{Ref|TLC|22}}
*'''[[Bigwings]]:''' The eldest of a group of [[MudWing]] siblings, also known as sibs; the bigwings is usually the leader of the group.
* '''By the teeth of the [[Great Ice Dragon]]:''' A remark used by IceWings. It was used by [[Icicle]]{{Ref|MR|226}} and [[Snowfall]].
*'''Firescales:''' A [[SkyWing]] hatched with too much fire. SkyWings with firescales involuntarily set things on fire by touch.
* '''Camel Farts:''' A mild exclamation similar to dang it, darn it, etc. It is often used by [[Qibli]], with similar expressions used by Thorn.
*'''Hive-Mind:''' The term for when the [[HiveWings]] are under the control of Queen [[Wasp]].
E.g., "''Camel farts! Why didn't that work?''"
*'''Lady:''' A title used for female members of the Pantalan royalty who aren't Queen or princesses.{{Ref|TLC|23}}
* '''[[IceWings#Circle rankings|Circle rankings]]:''' Circle rankings are used by the [[IceWings]] for ranking the obedience and skill of the tribe's population. Dragons who ignore the Circles are frowned upon by the rest of the tribe and are considered outcasts.
*'''[[Talons of Power ceremony]]:''' A ceremony where royal SeaWings attend to see if they are animus.{{Ref|ToP|239}}
* '''Clawmates:''' Dragonets attending [[Jade Mountain Academy]] who share a cave, usually in groups of two or three. Similar to the term "roommates" or "classmates."
 
* '''Cleverclaws:''' A saying used by [[Darkstalker]] as a friendly or mild insult, possibly also used as a compliment. Similar to the terms "genius" or "smarty-pants," and usually used in a sarcastic manner.
==== Organizations: ====
E.g., "''Which one of you cleverclaws did this?''"
 
* '''Crocodile Spawn:''' An insult used by [[Six-Claws]].
*'''[[Talons of Power (organization)]]:''' An organization of dragons, mainly SandWings, led by [[Vulture]] to restore Onyx to power.
* '''[[Diamond Trial]]:''' A trial used by the IceWings. It is a competition where a seventh circle IceWing dragonet challenges a first circle dragonet for their position. If completed properly, one contestant will always die.
*'''[[Outclaws]]:''' A group of dragons that is lead by Thorn, who were in charge of [[Scorpion Den]].
* '''[[Dragonet]]:''' A baby dragon or a child dragon up to seven years old.
*'''The [[Enclave]]:''' A type of organization or leader system used in [[Possibility]].
* '''Desert-Munchers:''' An insult used to describe SandWings.
*'''[[Talons of Peace|Talons of Piece]]:''' An organizazion that was lead by Nautalis to stop the [[War of SandWing Succession]]  
* '''Don't be a rotting tooth:''' An insult towards a grumpy dragon. It was used by [[Tsunami]].
 
* '''Fancyscales:''' A compliment used by Qibli.
=== Abreviations: ===
E.g., "''A writer! So fancyscales.''"{{Ref|ToP|108}}
'''IC:''' An abbreviation for the [[Indestructible City]] used by [[Grove]].
* '''Fiddlesquids:''' A SeaWing exclamation of annoyance, similar to 'fiddlesticks.' It was used by [[Webs]].
 
* '''Fight me like a reptile: '''A taunt used by [[Sundew]]. It is similar to "Face/Fight me like a man."
=== Slang: ===
* '''Fire butts:''' An exclamation of frustration. It was used by [[Wren]].
 
E.g., "''Oh, fire butts.''"{{Ref|L2|19}}
*'''Bright smashing suns:''' An exclamation used by Thorn. E.g. ''"The markets on fire?! Bright smashing suns!"''
* '''Firescales:''' A [[SkyWing]] hatched with too much fire. SkyWings with firescales involuntarily set things on fire by touch.
*'''By [[Clearsight]]:''' Exclamatory remark used exclusively by Pantalans, similar to "good grief." This remark's origins are likely in Pantalan history, with Clearsight being worshipped by many Pantalans for her journey and delivery of visions of the future. E.g., "''By Clearsight! What's wrong with you?''"
* '''Frog-faced blob of camel spit:''' An insult used by Thorn.
*'''By the Hive:''' Remark used by Pantalans to signal astonishment or irritation.
* '''Frog spit and goat tongues:''' An exclamation of frustration. Ex-Queen Scarlet used it.{{Ref|MRe}}
*E.g., '' "By the Hive, what a bore it must be to be wingless.''"{{Ref|TLC|22}}
* '''Hive-Mind:''' The term for when the [[HiveWings]] are under the control of Queen [[Wasp]].
*'''By the teeth of the [[Great Ice Dragon]]:''' A remark used by IceWings. It was used by [[Icicle]]{{Ref|MR|226}} and [[Snowfall]]. E.g. ''"By the teeth of the Great Ice Dragon this plan better work."''
* '''IC:''' An abbreviation for the [[Indestructible City]] used by [[Grove]].
*'''Camel Farts:''' A mild exclamation similar to dang it, darn it, etc. It is often used by [[Qibli]], with similar expressions used by Thorn. E.g., "''Camel farts! Why didn't that work?''"
* '''I don't care two frogs:''' A statement used by Sundew. It is similar to 'I don't give two craps.'
*'''Cleverclaws:''' A saying used by [[Darkstalker]] as a friendly or mild insult, possibly also used as a compliment. Similar to the terms "genius" or "smarty-pants," and usually used in a sarcastic manner. E.g., "''Which one of you cleverclaws did this?''"
* '''Jerboa-head:''' An insult used by Thorn.
*'''Crocodile Spawn:''' An insult used by [[Six-Claws]].
* '''Kelp Face:''' A SeaWing insult.
*'''Desert-Munchers:''' An insult used to describe SandWings.
* '''Lady:''' A title used for female members of the Pantalan royalty who aren't Queen or princesses.{{Ref|TLC|23}}  
*'''Don't be a rotting tooth:''' An insult towards a grumpy dragon. It was used by [[Tsunami]].
* '''Lazy RainWing:''' An insult and a stereotype.
*'''Fancyscales:''' A compliment used by Qibli. E.g., "''A writer! So fancyscales.''"{{Ref|ToP|108}}
* '''Level the wind currents:''' A metaphor used by [[Belladonna]]. It is similar to "Level the playing field."{{Ref|TLC|179}}
*'''Fiddlesquids:''' A SeaWing exclamation of annoyance, similar to 'fiddlesticks.' It was used by [[Webs]].
* '''Lizards:''' An insult that compares a dragon.
*'''Fight me like a reptile: '''A taunt used by [[Sundew]]. It is similar to "Face/Fight me like a man."
* '''Moons-Blasted:''' An exclamation of irritation with something, an equivalent to the term "blasted."
*'''Fire butts:''' An exclamation of frustration. It was used by [[Wren]]. E.g., "''Oh, fire butts.''"{{Ref|L2|19}}
E.g., "''That moons-blasted idiot took my scroll!''"
*'''Frog-faced blob of camel spit:''' An insult used by Thorn.
* '''Moonfire and Star Vomit:''' A [[NightWing]] exclamation of pain,{{Ref|ToP|283}}though this is uncertain as it was only used once by Darkstalker at the end of ''[[Talons of Power (book)|Talons of Power]]''.
*'''Frog spit and goat tongues:''' An exclamation of frustration. Ex-Queen Scarlet used it.{{Ref|MRe}}
* '''Moonlickers:''' An insult used by Thorn.
*'''I don't care two frogs:''' A statement used by Sundew. It is similar to 'I don't give two craps.'
* '''Moon-Moth:''' A term used by [[Cricket]] to describe a romantic or lovestruck dragon.
*'''Jerboa-head:''' An insult used by Thorn.
* '''Mountain Dragon:''' The human term for a SkyWing.
*'''Kelp Face:''' A SeaWing insult.
* '''[[Outclaws]]:''' A group of dragons that used to be lead by Thorn, who lives in the [[Scorpion Den]].
*'''Lazy RainWing:''' An insult and a stereotype.
* '''Not the sharpest claw on a dragon:''' Expression used to comment on the wits of a particular dragon in a negative way. Similar to 'not the sharpest tool in the shed.'
*'''Level the wind currents:''' A metaphor used by [[Belladonna]]. It is similar to "Level the playing field."{{Ref|TLC|179}}
* '''On the same roll of the scroll:''' A saying Qibli used that is similar to "on the same page."{{Ref|MR|47}}
*'''Lizards:''' An insult that compares a dragon.
* '''Pain in the tail:''' Similar to the phrase "pain in the neck."
*'''Moons-Blasted:''' An exclamation of irritation with something, an equivalent to the term "blasted." E.g., "''That moons-blasted idiot took my scroll!''"
 
*'''Moonfire and Star Vomit:''' A [[NightWing]] exclamation of pain,{{Ref|ToP|283}}though this is uncertain as it was only used once by Darkstalker at the end of ''[[Talons of Power (book)|Talons of Power]]''.
*'''Moonlickers:''' An insult used by Thorn.
*'''Moon-Moth:''' A term used by [[Cricket]] to describe a romantic or lovestruck dragon.
*'''Mountain Dragon:''' The human term for a SkyWing.
*'''Not the sharpest claw on a dragon:''' Expression used to comment on the wits of a particular dragon in a negative way. Similar to 'not the sharpest tool in the shed.'
*'''On the same roll of the scroll:''' A saying Qibli used that is similar to "on the same page."{{Ref|MR|47}}
*'''Pain in the tail:''' Similar to the phrase "pain in the neck."
 
E.g., "''That moron is such a pain in the tail!''"
E.g., "''That moron is such a pain in the tail!''"
* '''Sand Snorter:''' an insult from Queen Thorn to Qibli in ''Darkness of Dragons'', close to "An idiot." It is an insult usually used by other tribes (or sometimes even other SandWings, in the case of [[Prickle]] remarking about [[Smolder]]) to describe SandWings.
* '''Sand Snorter:''' an insult from Queen Thorn to Qibli in ''Darkness of Dragons'', close to "An idiot." It is an insult usually used by other tribes (or sometimes even other SandWings, in the case of [[Prickle]] remarking about [[Smolder]]) to describe SandWings.
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* '''Sleephouse:''' A tall tower of mud that MudWing troops sleep in, present in the MudWing village near the [[Diamond Spray Delta]].
* '''Sleephouse:''' A tall tower of mud that MudWing troops sleep in, present in the MudWing village near the [[Diamond Spray Delta]].
* '''Slime weasel''': An insult used to describe someone.{{Ref|L1p}}
* '''Slime weasel''': An insult used to describe someone.{{Ref|L1p}}
* '''Smoke-breather:''' An insult of sorts, usually used to describe a lazy or whiny dragon. It may be used mainly by non-firebreathing tribes.
* '''Smoke-breather:''' An insult of sorts, usually used to describe a lazy or whiny dragon. It may be used mainly by non-firebreathing tribes. E.g., "''Don't be a smoke-breather! Let's go!''"
E.g., "''Don't be a smoke-breather! Let's go!''"
*'''Slithering over my grave:''' A figure of speech dragons use to describe that something bad is going to happen. It was used by Anemone. It is equivalent to the human phrase, "Someone had walked over my grave."
* '''Slithering over my grave:''' A figure of speech dragons use to describe that something bad is going to happen. It was used by Anemone. It is equivalent to the human phrase, "Someone had walked over my grave."
*'''Son of a Snail:''' An insult used by SeaWings meaning slow.
* '''Son of a Snail:''' An insult used by SeaWings meaning slow.
*'''Snail droppings:''' A SeaWing exclamation of exasperation, used by Tsunami.{{Ref|MR|87}}
* '''Snail droppings:''' A SeaWing exclamation of exasperation, used by Tsunami.{{Ref|MR|87}}
*'''Snails-for-brains:''' An insult used by Thorn.
* '''Snails-for-brains:''' An insult used by Thorn.
*'''Screaming scavengers:''' An expression used by Clearsight. E.g., ''"Screaming scavengers! It sounds just like Professor Truthfinder."''{{Ref|L1|146}}
* '''Screaming scavengers:''' An expression used by Clearsight.
*'''Salamander-brain:''' An insult equivalent to squid-brain, associated with stupidity.
E.g., ''"Screaming scavengers! It sounds just like Professor Truthfinder."''{{Ref|L1|146}}
*'''Squid-brain:''' An insult, calling someone stupid or unintelligent. It seems to be used primarily by SeaWings and is represented by three flashes of the tail-stripes in Aquatic.
* '''Salamander-brain:''' An insult equivalent to squid-brain, associated with stupidity.
*'''Talons and Tails:''' A mild exclamation, often used in frustration. E.g., "''Talons and tails, he got away!''"
* '''Squid-brain:''' An insult, calling someone stupid or unintelligent. It seems to be used primarily by SeaWings and is represented by three flashes of the tail-stripes in Aquatic.
*'''Talons and Teeth:''' A mild exclamation of pity Darkstalker used. E.g. "''Talons and teeth, you poor little dragonet.''"
* '''Talons and Tails:''' A mild exclamation, often used in frustration.
*'''Thank Clearsight:''' Remark used by HiveWings and [[SilkWings]], similar to "Thank goodness." E.g., "''Thank Clearsight you're okay!''"
E.g., "''Talons and tails, he got away!''"
*'''The Three Moons in a bowl: '''Remark used by [[Coral]] when [[Gill]] reminds her not to be too hard on the SeaWing Guards assigned to protect their unhatched daughters. It means one doesn't expect something/someone to be perfect.{{Ref|ToPp}} Eg. " I'm not asking for the Three Moons in a bowl! I just want a snack!"
* '''Talons and Teeth:''' A mild exclamation of pity. Darkstalker used it.
*'''[[Skyfire|The Orb in the Sky]]:''' The comet or asteroid that appeared in the events of ''[[The Brightest Night (book)|The Brightest Night]]''.
E.g. "''Talons and teeth, you poor little dragonet.''"{{Ref|MR|57}}
*'''Three Moons:''' (and multiple variations of) Exclamation of surprise or exasperation; reference to the three moons of Pyrrhia. Similar to the expression "good grief."E.g., "''Three moons, you scared me.''"{{Ref|MR|244}}
* '''[[Talons of Power ceremony]]:''' A ceremony where royal SeaWings attend to see if they are animus.{{Ref|ToP|239}}
 
* '''[[Talons of Power (organization)]]:''' An organization of dragons, mainly SandWings, led by [[Vulture]] to restore Onyx to power.
* '''Thank Clearsight:''' Remark used by HiveWings and [[SilkWings]], similar to "Thank goodness."
E.g., "''Thank Clearsight you're okay!''"
* '''The Three Moons in a bowl: '''Remark used by [[Coral]] when [[Gill]] reminds her not to be too hard on the SeaWing Guards assigned to protect their unhatched daughters. It means one doesn't expect something/someone to be perfect.{{Ref|ToPp}}
* '''The [[Enclave]]:''' A type of organization or leader system used in [[Possibility]].
* '''[[Skyfire|The Orb in the Sky]]:''' The comet or asteroid that appeared in the events of ''[[The Brightest Night (book)|The Brightest Night]]''.
* '''Three Moons:''' (and multiple variations of) Exclamation of surprise or exasperation; reference to the three moons of Pyrrhia. Similar to the expression "good grief."
E.g., "''Three moons, you scared me.''"{{Ref|MR|244}}
* '''Treestuff:''' A term used to describe a mixture of wood pulp, clay, silk, and other materials used to build hives.{{Ref|TLC|16-17}}
* '''Treestuff:''' A term used to describe a mixture of wood pulp, clay, silk, and other materials used to build hives.{{Ref|TLC|16-17}}
* '''Trolls:''' An insult that was used by [[Admiral]]. It is similar to the use of "jerks."{{Ref|TLC|242}}
* '''Trolls:''' An insult that was used by [[Admiral]]. It is similar to the use of "jerks."{{Ref|TLC|242}}

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Below is a glossary of some of the lexicon, slang, and colloquialisms used by the dragons of Pyrrhia and Pantala:

Lexicon:

  • Circle rankings: Circle rankings are used by the IceWings for ranking the obedience and skill of the tribe's population. Dragons who ignore the Circles are frowned upon by the rest of the tribe and are considered outcasts.
  • Clawmates: Dragonets attending Jade Mountain Academy who share a cave, usually in groups of two or three. Similar to the term "roommates" or "classmates."
  • Animus: A dragon with the ability to enchant both inanimate objects and living beings.
  • AS: Short for After Scorching, it is used as a way to measure years.
  • Aquatic: The SeaWing tribe's underwater language, communicated through talon signals and glowing scales that are exclusive to SeaWings.
  • Diamond Trial: A trial used by the IceWings. It is a competition where a seventh circle IceWing dragonet challenges a first circle dragonet for their position. If completed properly, one contestant will always die.
  • Dragonet: A baby dragon or a child dragon up to seven years old.
  • Blazing: A term often used to express awe or astonishment towards something. It was commonly used by Scarlet and Peril in The Dragonet Prophecy. E.g., "That was blazing! I want to try that again!"
  • Blood-red eggs and fireballs: An exclamation used by Thorn.
  • Bigwings: The eldest of a group of MudWing siblings, also known as sibs; the bigwings is usually the leader of the group.
  • Firescales: A SkyWing hatched with too much fire. SkyWings with firescales involuntarily set things on fire by touch.
  • Hive-Mind: The term for when the HiveWings are under the control of Queen Wasp.
  • Lady: A title used for female members of the Pantalan royalty who aren't Queen or princesses.[1]
  • Talons of Power ceremony: A ceremony where royal SeaWings attend to see if they are animus.[2]

Organizations:

Abreviations:

IC: An abbreviation for the Indestructible City used by Grove.

Slang:

  • Bright smashing suns: An exclamation used by Thorn. E.g. "The markets on fire?! Bright smashing suns!"
  • By Clearsight: Exclamatory remark used exclusively by Pantalans, similar to "good grief." This remark's origins are likely in Pantalan history, with Clearsight being worshipped by many Pantalans for her journey and delivery of visions of the future. E.g., "By Clearsight! What's wrong with you?"
  • By the Hive: Remark used by Pantalans to signal astonishment or irritation.
  • E.g., "By the Hive, what a bore it must be to be wingless."[3]
  • By the teeth of the Great Ice Dragon: A remark used by IceWings. It was used by Icicle[4] and Snowfall. E.g. "By the teeth of the Great Ice Dragon this plan better work."
  • Camel Farts: A mild exclamation similar to dang it, darn it, etc. It is often used by Qibli, with similar expressions used by Thorn. E.g., "Camel farts! Why didn't that work?"
  • Cleverclaws: A saying used by Darkstalker as a friendly or mild insult, possibly also used as a compliment. Similar to the terms "genius" or "smarty-pants," and usually used in a sarcastic manner. E.g., "Which one of you cleverclaws did this?"
  • Crocodile Spawn: An insult used by Six-Claws.
  • Desert-Munchers: An insult used to describe SandWings.
  • Don't be a rotting tooth: An insult towards a grumpy dragon. It was used by Tsunami.
  • Fancyscales: A compliment used by Qibli. E.g., "A writer! So fancyscales."[5]
  • Fiddlesquids: A SeaWing exclamation of annoyance, similar to 'fiddlesticks.' It was used by Webs.
  • Fight me like a reptile: A taunt used by Sundew. It is similar to "Face/Fight me like a man."
  • Fire butts: An exclamation of frustration. It was used by Wren. E.g., "Oh, fire butts."[6]
  • Frog-faced blob of camel spit: An insult used by Thorn.
  • Frog spit and goat tongues: An exclamation of frustration. Ex-Queen Scarlet used it.[7]
  • I don't care two frogs: A statement used by Sundew. It is similar to 'I don't give two craps.'
  • Jerboa-head: An insult used by Thorn.
  • Kelp Face: A SeaWing insult.
  • Lazy RainWing: An insult and a stereotype.
  • Level the wind currents: A metaphor used by Belladonna. It is similar to "Level the playing field."[8]
  • Lizards: An insult that compares a dragon.
  • Moons-Blasted: An exclamation of irritation with something, an equivalent to the term "blasted." E.g., "That moons-blasted idiot took my scroll!"
  • Moonfire and Star Vomit: A NightWing exclamation of pain,[9]though this is uncertain as it was only used once by Darkstalker at the end of Talons of Power.
  • Moonlickers: An insult used by Thorn.
  • Moon-Moth: A term used by Cricket to describe a romantic or lovestruck dragon.
  • Mountain Dragon: The human term for a SkyWing.
  • Not the sharpest claw on a dragon: Expression used to comment on the wits of a particular dragon in a negative way. Similar to 'not the sharpest tool in the shed.'
  • On the same roll of the scroll: A saying Qibli used that is similar to "on the same page."[10]
  • Pain in the tail: Similar to the phrase "pain in the neck."

E.g., "That moron is such a pain in the tail!"

  • Sand Snorter: an insult from Queen Thorn to Qibli in Darkness of Dragons, close to "An idiot." It is an insult usually used by other tribes (or sometimes even other SandWings, in the case of Prickle remarking about Smolder) to describe SandWings.

E.g., "Stop being such a sand snorter!"

  • Seal Guts: An expression used by Winter to indicate disgust or frustration.
  • Pod: A group of LeafWing soldiers, similar to a troop.
  • Queen: The female ruler or monarch of a tribe.
  • Reading Monkey: The Pantalan term for a scavenger.[11]
  • Scales: Dragon currency in Pantala.[12]
  • Scavenger: Human, referred to as scavenger by all Pyrrhian dragons. Used to be the dominant life form until the Scorching.
  • Scavenger claw: Sword, dagger, or knife. Often long, sharp, or curved item that belongs to a scavenger. A scavenger claw was used to kill Queen Oasis.
  • Scavenger Den: A human settlement such as a village, town, or small kingdom.
  • Scavenger paw: The human hand.[13]
  • Sibs: The term for MudWing siblings.
  • The Scorching: An event that happened over five thousand years ago, when dragons rose, took the continent from the scavengers, the dominant Pyrrhian species, and formed kingdoms and proper tribes.
  • Skyfire: A mysterious black rock that fell out of the sky and blocks mind-reading (found and worn by Turtle and Onyx).[14]
  • Sleephouse: A tall tower of mud that MudWing troops sleep in, present in the MudWing village near the Diamond Spray Delta.
  • Slime weasel: An insult used to describe someone.[15]
  • Smoke-breather: An insult of sorts, usually used to describe a lazy or whiny dragon. It may be used mainly by non-firebreathing tribes. E.g., "Don't be a smoke-breather! Let's go!"
  • Slithering over my grave: A figure of speech dragons use to describe that something bad is going to happen. It was used by Anemone. It is equivalent to the human phrase, "Someone had walked over my grave."
  • Son of a Snail: An insult used by SeaWings meaning slow.
  • Snail droppings: A SeaWing exclamation of exasperation, used by Tsunami.[16]
  • Snails-for-brains: An insult used by Thorn.
  • Screaming scavengers: An expression used by Clearsight. E.g., "Screaming scavengers! It sounds just like Professor Truthfinder."[17]
  • Salamander-brain: An insult equivalent to squid-brain, associated with stupidity.
  • Squid-brain: An insult, calling someone stupid or unintelligent. It seems to be used primarily by SeaWings and is represented by three flashes of the tail-stripes in Aquatic.
  • Talons and Tails: A mild exclamation, often used in frustration. E.g., "Talons and tails, he got away!"
  • Talons and Teeth: A mild exclamation of pity Darkstalker used. E.g. "Talons and teeth, you poor little dragonet."
  • Thank Clearsight: Remark used by HiveWings and SilkWings, similar to "Thank goodness." E.g., "Thank Clearsight you're okay!"
  • The Three Moons in a bowl: Remark used by Coral when Gill reminds her not to be too hard on the SeaWing Guards assigned to protect their unhatched daughters. It means one doesn't expect something/someone to be perfect.[18] Eg. " I'm not asking for the Three Moons in a bowl! I just want a snack!"
  • The Orb in the Sky: The comet or asteroid that appeared in the events of The Brightest Night.
  • Three Moons: (and multiple variations of) Exclamation of surprise or exasperation; reference to the three moons of Pyrrhia. Similar to the expression "good grief."E.g., "Three moons, you scared me."[19]
  • Treestuff: A term used to describe a mixture of wood pulp, clay, silk, and other materials used to build hives.[20]
  • Trolls: An insult that was used by Admiral. It is similar to the use of "jerks."[21]
  • Unsibs: term for MudWings who join a new group of MudWing siblings when they lose too many of their sibs.
  • Viper-Licking: An insult used to describe an annoying or mean dragon.

E.g., "What kind of viper-licking idiot are you?"

  • What in the Hive: Remark used by Pantalans to signal astonishment, shock, or annoyance.[22] Similar to the phrase, "What in the world?"[22]

E.g., "What in the Hive …?"[22]

  • Wing: A large group of dragons (more than seven). May also be used to describe a large group of soldiers as a battalion.
  • Winglet: A smaller group of dragons (seven or less).[23]
  • Wings above: A human exclamation of shock, irritation, or fear.

E.g., "Wings above! Stop standing around and help me!"

References

  1. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 23
  2. ↑ Talons of Power, page 239
  3. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 22
  4. ↑ Moon Rising, page 226
  5. ↑ Talons of Power, page 108
  6. ↑ Dragonslayer, page 19
  7. ↑ Moon Rising, epilogue
  8. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 179
  9. ↑ Talons of Power, page 283
  10. ↑ Moon Rising, page 47
  11. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 170
  12. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 19
  13. ↑ Moon Rising, page 53
  14. ↑ Moon Rising, page 240
  15. ↑ Darkstalker, prologue
  16. ↑ Moon Rising, page 87
  17. ↑ Darkstalker, page 146
  18. ↑ Talons of Power, prologue
  19. ↑ Moon Rising, page 244
  20. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 16-17
  21. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 242
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 The Lost Continent, page 141
  23. ↑ Moon Rising, page 71
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