vuurduivel

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Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvyːrˌdœy̯.vəl/
  • Hyphenation: vuur‧dui‧vel

Etymology 1

Compound of vuur +‎ duivel.

Noun

vuurduivel m (plural vuurduivels)

  1. (literal) fire devil (demon associated with fire)
  2. (Belgium, historical, derogatory) Nickname for steam trains and steam locomotives.

Etymology 2

Compound of vuur +‎ duivel, calque of English fire devil.

Noun

vuurduivel m (plural vuurduivels)

  1. fire devil, firenado (fiery whirlwind)