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dragon ladies

noun

plural of dragon lady

as in shrews

a bad-tempered scolding woman a conniving dragon lady, their mother attempted to dominate their lives well into their adult years

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Better still are the mountain views that surround the lake and the robust collection of wildlife that call this place home, from voles, shrews, and marmots to elk, black bears, and porcupines.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
And unlike voles and other plant-eating garden visitors, shrews rarely damage plants, roots, or bulbs.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

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