lindworm
noun
lind·worm
ˈlinˌdwərm
variants or less commonly lindorm
-dȯrm
plural -s
: a fabulous monster usually resembling a wingless wyvern
Word History
Etymology
lindworm partial translation of Danish & Swedish lindorm; lindorm from Danish & Swedish, from Old Norse linnormr, from linnr serpent + ormr serpent; perhaps akin to Old English līthe mild, gentle