Feuerross

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German

Alternative forms

Etymology

Feuer +‎ Ross

Pronunciation

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Noun

Feuerross n (strong, genitive Feuerrosses, plural Feuerrosse or Feuerrösser)

  1. (dated, rail transport) Synonym of Dampfross
    • 1893, Karl May, chapter 2, in Winnetou der Rote Gentleman:
      „Später vielleicht. Haben dir deine Kundschafter nicht gesagt, weshalb wir uns hier befinden?“
      „Ich habe es von ihnen erfahren. Ihr wollt einen Weg für das Feuerroß der Bleichgesichter bauen.“
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)
  2. Synonym of Kaminbock

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Further reading

  • Feuerross” in Duden online
  • Feuerross” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache