What is another word for nibelung?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪblʌŋ] (IPA)

The word "Nibelung" refers to a member of a mythological race in Germanic lore and also to the treasures they guarded. Synonyms for "Nibelung" include "Niflung," "Niflheim," and "Siegfried" - the legendary dragon slayer from the Nibelungenlied. Other possible synonyms include words like "dwarf" or "gnome," as Nibelungs were often depicted as squat, bearded beings who worked with precious metals. The name may also be used to refer to hoards of wealth and treasure in general, which would make synonyms like "treasure," "spoils," and "loot" fitting alternatives. Regardless of the context, the term "Nibelung" carries connotations of both magic and greed.

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What are the hypernyms for Nibelung?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Nibelung?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for nibelung (as nouns)

Usage examples for Nibelung

Then the nibelung grows furious, he robs the gold, and takes it with him into the depths.
"Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt, Volume 1"
Francis Hueffer (translator)
The performance of my nibelung dramas will have to take place at a great festival, to be arranged perhaps especially for the purpose of this performance.
"Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt, Volume 1"
Francis Hueffer (translator)
You need not be ashamed of hanging on my wall; at present I have there only Beethoven, besides the nibelung design by Cornelius.
"Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt, Volume 1"
Francis Hueffer (translator)

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