Flying Dutchman
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/
- (nautical folklore) A mythical Dutch-flagged ghost clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. In European naval folklore, it was considered to portend bad luck.
- French: Hollandais volant
- German: Fliegender Holländer
- Italian: Olandese Volante
- Portuguese: Holandês Voador
- Russian: Лету́чий голла́ндец
- Spanish: Holandés Volador, Holandés Errante
Flying Dutchman
- A ship similar to the Flying Dutchman; a ghost ship.
- Synonyms: Mary Celeste, ghost ship
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