vuurduivel
Dutch
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvyːrˌdœy̯.vəl/
- Hyphenation: vuur‧dui‧vel
Etymology 1
Compound of vuur + duivel.
Noun
vuurduivel m (plural vuurduivels)
- (literally) fire devil (demon associated with fire)
- (Belgium, historical, derogatory) Nickname for steam trains and steam locomotives.
Etymology 2
Compound of vuur + duivel, calque of English fire devil.
Noun
vuurduivel m (plural vuurduivels)
- fire devil, firenado (fiery whirlwind)