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lindworm
noun
lind·worm
\ˈlinˌdwərm\
variants: less commonly
lindorm
\-dȯrm\Definition of lindworm
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: a fabulous monster usually resembling a wingless wyvern
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Origin and Etymology of lindworm
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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