fafnir

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Noun fafnir has 1 sense

Fafnir - (Norse mythology) the Norse dragon that guarded a treasure and was slain by Sigurd
--₁ is a kind of dragon, firedrake

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Fafnir

Noun

Sense 1: In Norse mythology, Fafnir is a monstrous serpent or dragon.

Sample Sentence: In the epic saga, Sigurd the hero battles against Fafnir, the fierce dragon guarding immense treasure.

Sense 2: A character from medieval literature often depicted as a dragon or serpent.

Sample Sentence: The brave knight faced his final challenge, a battle against the fearsome Fafnir who terrorized the kingdom.

Adjective

Sense 1: Of or relating to mythology, literature, or stories involving dragons or serpents.

Sample Sentence: The fantasy book series is known for its epic battles and fascinating fafnir creatures.