Continue slowly and boringly --- it's monstrous! (6)

I believe the answer is:

dragon

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(Other definitions for dragon that I've seen before include "Teutonic mythological creature" , "Fire-breathing creature of myth" , "Mythical reptile" , "Mythical fire-breathing animal" , "Mythical flying creature killed by St George" .)

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