lindeworm

== Dutch == === Etymology === From Middle Dutch lindeworm, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *linþawurmiz. Equivalent to a tautological compound of linde (“snake”) +‎ worm (“snake”). Cognate to English lindworm, German Lindwurm, Old Norse linnormr (“constrictor snake”), Norwegian lindorm (“serpent”), Danish lindorm. === Noun === lindeworm m (plural lindewormen, no diminutive) (archaic) crocodile Synonym: krokodil (archaic) giant snake Synonym: reuzenslang (archaic) dragon Synonym: draak ==== Usage notes ==== Not to be confused with lintworm (“tapeworm”).