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Faroese
Etymology
From Old Norse ormr, from Proto-Germanic *wurmiz, from Proto-Indo-European *wr̥mis.
Noun
ormur m (genitive singular orms, plural ormar)
- serpent, snake
- worm
- caterpillar
- (folklore, mythology) dragon
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Further reading
"ormur" at Sprotin.fo
Icelandic
Etymology
From Old Norse ormr, from Proto-Germanic *wurmiz, from Proto-Indo-European *wr̥mis.
Pronunciation
Noun
ormur m (genitive singular orms, nominative plural ormar)
- worm (e.g. earthworm)
- (folklore, mythology) serpent, snake
Declension
Declension of ormur (masculine)
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