vuurduivel
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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)