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”).