Dutch edit

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈvyːrˌdœy̯.vəl/
  • Hyphenation: vuur‧dui‧vel

Etymology 1 edit

Compound of vuur +‎ duivel.

Noun edit

vuurduivel m (plural vuurduivels)

  1. (literal) fire devil (demon associated with fire)
  2. (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)

  1. fire devil, firenado (fiery whirlwind)