vuurduivel
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Dutch[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Noun[edit]
vuurduivel m (plural vuurduivels)
- (literal) fire devil (demon associated with fire)
- (Belgium, historical, derogatory) Nickname for steam trains and steam locomotives.
Etymology 2[edit]
Compound of vuur + duivel, calque of English fire devil.
Noun[edit]
vuurduivel m (plural vuurduivels)
- fire devil, firenado (fiery whirlwind)