lindeworm

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch lindeworm, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *linþawurmiz. Equivalent to a tautological compound of linde (snake) +‎ worm (snake). Cognate to English lindworm, German Lindwurm, Old Norse linnormr (constrictor snake), Norwegian lindorm (serpent), Danish lindorm.

Noun

lindeworm m (plural lindewormen)

  1. (archaic) crocodile
    Synonym: krokodil
  2. (archaic) giant snake
    Synonym: reuzenslang
  3. (archaic) dragon
    Synonym: draak

Usage notes

Not to be confused with lintworm (tapeworm).