lindeworm

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”).

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