lindworm

noun

lind·​worm

ˈlinˌdwərm

variants or less commonly lindorm

-dȯrm

plural -s

: a fabulous monster usually resembling a wingless wyvern

Word History

Etymology

lindworm partial translation of Danish & Swedish lindorm; lindorm from Danish & Swedish, from Old Norse linnormr, from linnr serpent + ormr serpent; perhaps akin to Old English līthe mild, gentle

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