Meaning of Nibelung in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnibəˌlʊŋ/

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  1. Noun

    Nibelung

    Etymology

    Old High German, from nibel‘mist’ + the patronymic ending -ung

    Definitions

    1. (German mythology) a companion or follower of Siegfried
  2. 2. (German mythology) any of the race of dwarfs who possessed a treasure hoard that was stolen by Siegfried

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