lindworm

发音

/ˈlɪndˌwɜː(ɹ)m/

词形变化

lindworms 复数 lindworms

别名

lindorm lindwyrm

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A wingless serpentine dragon having two arms.

  2. 2.

    A draconic creature, similar to a wyvern.

词源

Cognate with Old Norse linnormr (“constrictor snake”), Norwegian lindorm (“serpent”), German Lindwurm (“dragon”). Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *linþawurmiz, likely via Old Norse.

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