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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]]:


=== Lexicon: ===
=== Dragon Lexicon: ===


*'''[[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.
*'''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.
*'''[[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.
*'''Hive-Mind:''' The term for when the [[HiveWings]] are under the control of Queen [[Wasp]].
*'''[[Dragonet]]:''' A baby dragon or a child dragon up to seven years old.
*'''Treestuff:''' A term used to describe a mixture of wood pulp, clay, silk, and other materials used to build hives.{{Ref|TLC|16-17}}
*'''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!''"
*'''Pod:''' A group of [[LeafWing]] soldiers, similar to a troop.
*'''Blood-red eggs and fireballs:''' An exclamation used by [[Thorn]].
*'''Scales:''' Dragon currency in Pantala.{{Ref|TLC|19}}
*'''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 dens|Scavenger Den]]:''' A human settlement such as a village, town, or small kingdom.
*'''Scavenger paw:''' The human hand.{{Ref|MR|53}}
*'''[[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]]).{{Ref|MR|240}}
*'''Sleephouse:''' A tall tower of mud that MudWing troops sleep in, present in the MudWing village near the [[Diamond Spray Delta]].
*'''[[Skyfire|The Orb in the Sky]]:''' The comet or asteroid that appeared in the events of ''[[The Brightest Night (book)|The Brightest Night]]''.
*'''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).{{Ref|MR|71}}
 
==== Ceremonies: ====
 
* '''[[Talons of Power ceremony]]:''' A ceremony where royal SeaWings attend to see if they are animus.{{Ref|ToP|239}}
* '''[[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.
* '''[[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.
 
==== Titles: ====
 
* '''[[Queen]]:''' The female ruler or monarch of a tribe.
*'''Reading Monkey:''' The [[Pantala]]n term for a [[scavenger]].{{Ref|TLC|170}}
*'''[[Scavenger]]:''' Human, referred to as scavenger by all Pyrrhian dragons. Used to be the dominant life form until the [[Scorching]].
*'''Lady:''' A title used for female members of the Pantalan royalty who aren't Queen or princesses.{{Ref|TLC|23}}
* '''[[Dragonet]]:''' A baby dragon or a child dragon up to seven years old.
*'''[[Bigwings]]:''' The eldest of a group of [[MudWing]] siblings, also known as sibs; the bigwings is usually the leader of the group.
*'''[[Bigwings]]:''' The eldest of a group of [[MudWing]] siblings, also known as sibs; the bigwings is usually the leader of the group.
*'''Sibs:''' The term for MudWing siblings.
*'''Unsibs:''' term for MudWings who join a new group of MudWing siblings when they lose too many of their sibs.
*'''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.( singular of Animi)
*'''Firescales:''' A [[SkyWing]] hatched with too much fire. SkyWings with firescales involuntarily set things on fire by touch.
*'''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.{{Ref|TLC|23}}
*'''[[Talons of Power ceremony]]:''' A ceremony where royal SeaWings attend to see if they are animus.{{Ref|ToP|239}}


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==== Organizations: ====
==== Organizations: ====


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*'''The [[Enclave]]:''' A type of organization or leader system used in [[Possibility]].
*'''The [[Enclave]]:''' A type of organization or leader system used in [[Possibility]].
*'''[[Talons of Peace|Talons of Piece]]:''' An organizazion that was lead by Nautalis to stop the [[War of SandWing Succession]]  
*'''[[Talons of Peace|Talons of Piece]]:''' An organizazion that was lead by Nautalis to stop the [[War of SandWing Succession]]  
*'''[[Chrysalis]]''' : An organzazion on Pantala solely made up of [[SilkWings]] to bring down the reign of Queen [[Wasp]].
==== Abreviations: ====


=== Abreviations: ===
* '''IC:''' An abbreviation for the [[Indestructible City]] used by [[Grove]].
'''IC:''' An abbreviation for the [[Indestructible City]] used by [[Grove]].
* '''AS:''' Short for After Scorching, it is used as a way to measure years.


=== Slang: ===
=== Slang: ===


*'''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!''"
*'''Blood-red eggs and fireballs:''' An exclamation used by [[Thorn]].
*'''Bright smashing suns:''' An exclamation used by Thorn. E.g. ''"The markets on fire?! Bright smashing suns!"''
*'''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 [[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?''"
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*'''Lazy RainWing:''' An insult and a stereotype.
*'''Lazy RainWing:''' An insult and a stereotype.
*'''Level the wind currents:''' A metaphor used by [[Belladonna]]. It is similar to "Level the playing field."{{Ref|TLC|179}}
*'''Level the wind currents:''' A metaphor used by [[Belladonna]]. It is similar to "Level the playing field."{{Ref|TLC|179}}
*'''Lizards:''' An insult that compares a dragon.
*'''Lizards:''' An insult that compares a dragon to a lizard.
*'''Moons-Blasted:''' An exclamation of irritation with something, an equivalent to the term "blasted." E.g., "''That moons-blasted idiot took my scroll!''"
*'''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]]''.
*'''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.
*'''Moonlickers:''' An insult used by Thorn.
*'''Moon-Moth:''' A term used by [[Cricket]] to describe a romantic or lovestruck dragon.
*'''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.'
*'''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}}
*'''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."
*'''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!''"
E.g., "''That moron is such a pain in the tail!''"
*'''Seal Guts:''' An expression used by [[Winter]] to indicate disgust or frustration. E.g. ''"Seal Guts! Why can't I remember this?"''
* '''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.
*'''Slime weasel''': An insult used to describe someone.{{Ref|L1p}}
E.g., "''Stop being such a sand snorter!''"
*'''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!''"
* '''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 [[Pantala]]n term for a [[scavenger]].{{Ref|TLC|170}}
* '''Scales:''' Dragon currency in Pantala.{{Ref|TLC|19}}
* '''[[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 dens|Scavenger Den]]:''' A human settlement such as a village, town, or small kingdom.
* '''Scavenger paw:''' The human hand.{{Ref|MR|53}}
* '''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]]).{{Ref|MR|240}}
* '''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}}
* '''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."
*'''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.
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*'''Thank Clearsight:''' Remark used by HiveWings and [[SilkWings]], similar to "Thank goodness." E.g., "''Thank Clearsight you're okay!''"
*'''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}} Eg. " I'm not asking for the Three Moons in a bowl! I just want a snack!"
*'''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!"
*'''[[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}}
*'''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}}
*'''Trolls:''' An insult that was used by [[Admiral]]. It is similar to the use of "jerks."{{Ref|TLC|242}}
*'''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.{{Ref|TLC|141}} Similar to the phrase, "What in the world?"{{Ref|TLC|141}}E.g., "''What in the Hive …?''"{{Ref|TLC|141}}
=== Human Lexicon: ===


* '''Treestuff:''' A term used to describe a mixture of wood pulp, clay, silk, and other materials used to build hives.{{Ref|TLC|16-17}}
* '''Mountain Dragon:''' The human term for a SkyWing.
* '''Trolls:''' An insult that was used by [[Admiral]]. It is similar to the use of "jerks."{{Ref|TLC|242}}
* '''Ice Dragons/Artic Dragons:''' The human term for IceWing.
* '''Unsibs:''' term for MudWings who join a new group of MudWing siblings when they lose too many of their sibs.
* '''Swamp Dragons:''' The human term for MudWing.
* '''Viper-Licking:''' An insult used to describe an annoying or mean dragon.
* '''Night Dragons:''' The human term for NightWings.
E.g., "''What kind of viper-licking idiot are you?''"
* '''Rainforest Dragons:''' The human term for RainWings.
* '''What in the Hive:''' Remark used by Pantalans to signal astonishment, shock, or annoyance.{{Ref|TLC|141}} Similar to the phrase, "What in the world?"{{Ref|TLC|141}}
* '''Wings above:''' A human exclamation of shock, irritation, or fear. E.g., "''Wings above! Stop standing around and help me!''"
E.g., "''What in the Hive …?''"{{Ref|TLC|141}}
* '''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).{{Ref|MR|71}}
* '''Wings above:''' A human exclamation of shock, irritation, or fear.
E.g., "''Wings above! Stop standing around and help me!''"


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 18:48, 12 December 2021

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

Dragon Lexicon:

  • Aquatic: The SeaWing tribe's underwater language, communicated through talon signals and glowing scales that are exclusive to SeaWings.
  • Hive-Mind: The term for when the HiveWings are under the control of Queen Wasp.
  • Treestuff: A term used to describe a mixture of wood pulp, clay, silk, and other materials used to build hives.[1]
  • Pod: A group of LeafWing soldiers, similar to a troop.
  • Scales: Dragon currency in Pantala.[2]
  • 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.[3]
  • 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).[4]
  • Sleephouse: A tall tower of mud that MudWing troops sleep in, present in the MudWing village near the Diamond Spray Delta.
  • The Orb in the Sky: The comet or asteroid that appeared in the events of The Brightest Night.
  • 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).[5]

Ceremonies:

  • Talons of Power ceremony: A ceremony where royal SeaWings attend to see if they are animus.[6]
  • 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.
  • 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.

Titles:

  • Queen: The female ruler or monarch of a tribe.
  • Reading Monkey: The Pantalan term for a scavenger.[7]
  • Scavenger: Human, referred to as scavenger by all Pyrrhian dragons. Used to be the dominant life form until the Scorching.
  • Lady: A title used for female members of the Pantalan royalty who aren't Queen or princesses.[8]
  • Dragonet: A baby dragon or a child dragon up to seven years old.
  • Bigwings: The eldest of a group of MudWing siblings, also known as sibs; the bigwings is usually the leader of the group.
  • Sibs: The term for MudWing siblings.
  • Unsibs: term for MudWings who join a new group of MudWing siblings when they lose too many of their sibs.
  • 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.( singular of Animi)
  • Firescales: A SkyWing hatched with too much fire. SkyWings with firescales involuntarily set things on fire by touch.


Organizations:

Abreviations:

  • IC: An abbreviation for the Indestructible City used by Grove.
  • AS: Short for After Scorching, it is used as a way to measure years.

Slang:

  • 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.
  • 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."[9]
  • By the teeth of the Great Ice Dragon: A remark used by IceWings. It was used by Icicle[10] 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."[11]
  • 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."[12]
  • 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.[13]
  • 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."[14]
  • Lizards: An insult that compares a dragon to a lizard.
  • 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,[15]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.
  • 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."[16]
  • 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. E.g. "Seal Guts! Why can't I remember this?"
  • Slime weasel: An insult used to describe someone.[17]
  • 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.[18]
  • 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."[19]
  • 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.[20] Eg. " I'm not asking for the Three Moons in a bowl! I just want a snack!"
  • 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."[21]
  • Trolls: An insult that was used by Admiral. It is similar to the use of "jerks."[22]
  • 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.[23] Similar to the phrase, "What in the world?"[23]E.g., "What in the Hive …?"[23]

Human Lexicon:

  • Mountain Dragon: The human term for a SkyWing.
  • Ice Dragons/Artic Dragons: The human term for IceWing.
  • Swamp Dragons: The human term for MudWing.
  • Night Dragons: The human term for NightWings.
  • Rainforest Dragons: The human term for RainWings.
  • 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 16-17
  2. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 19
  3. ↑ Moon Rising, page 53
  4. ↑ Moon Rising, page 240
  5. ↑ Moon Rising, page 71
  6. ↑ Talons of Power, page 239
  7. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 170
  8. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 23
  9. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 22
  10. ↑ Moon Rising, page 226
  11. ↑ Talons of Power, page 108
  12. ↑ Dragonslayer, page 19
  13. ↑ Moon Rising, epilogue
  14. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 179
  15. ↑ Talons of Power, page 283
  16. ↑ Moon Rising, page 47
  17. ↑ Darkstalker, prologue
  18. ↑ Moon Rising, page 87
  19. ↑ Darkstalker, page 146
  20. ↑ Talons of Power, prologue
  21. ↑ Moon Rising, page 244
  22. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 242
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 The Lost Continent, page 141
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