vuurduivel
Dutch
editPronunciation
editEtymology 1
editNoun
editvuurduivel m (plural vuurduivels)
- (literal) fire devil (demon associated with fire)
- (Belgium, historical, derogatory) Nickname for steam trains and steam locomotives.
Etymology 2
editCompound of vuur + duivel, calque of English fire devil.
Noun
editvuurduivel m (plural vuurduivels)
- fire devil, firenado (fiery whirlwind)