vuurduivel
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)