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fafnir

/ˈfæfnɪr/

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noun

C1formalcommonart/ˈfæfnɪr/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to the Norse dragon from mythology who guarded a treasure hoard and was slain by the hero Sigurd.

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  1. Mythological dragon C1 formal

    In Norse mythology, a powerful dragon who guarded a cursed treasure and was ultimately slain by the hero Sigurd.

    • Sigurd bravely fought and killed the dragon Fafnir to claim the treasure.
    • The legend of Fafnir warns of the corrupting power of greed.
    • Fafnir was originally a dwarf prince transformed into a dragon by his own avarice.

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