snallygaster

n. <美方>斯纳利加斯特(传说中的爬行鸟形怪物)

发音

UK /ˈsnɑlɪˌɡɑːstə/
US /ˈsnɑliˌɡɑstɚ/

词形变化

snallygasters 复数 snallygasters

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    In American folklore, a dragon-like beast said to inhabit central Maryland and neighbouring regions.

词源

Probably a modification of Pennsylvania German schnelle Geeschter (“quick ghost”).

来源:wiktionary