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Wyrms (alternatively wurms, worms or orms) are serpentine dragons, normally of European origins. The word (derived from the Norse 'ormr') used to mean all dragons (or all dragons known in Europe/European dragons), but in modern use it is applied for dragons with 'wormlike' qualities: a long body...
In early depictions, as with dragons in other cultures, the distinction between Germanic dragons and regular snakes is blurred, with both being referred to as an Old Norse: ormr or Old English: wyrm, both of which derive from Proto-Germanic: *wurmiz.
Wyrm (World of Darkness), the bringer of the apocalypse in the role-playing game Werewolf: The Apocalypse. Former callsign of Norfolk, Virginia radio station WTJZ.
‘Wyrm’ was an english word that would just refer to any large mythical reptile, including the classic dragon. The ‘wyvern’ is a two-legged dragon first used in medieval heraldry, but most of Europe just refers to it as a dragon, along with its four-legged brethren.
The Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf refers to a dragon as a draca and also as a wyrm (worm, or serpent).
What is a Wyrm? A Wyrm in Hearthstone. Among its relatives in the family of draconic creatures, the wyrm is easily distinguished by its lack of limbs and wings. It retains the scale armor found in other dragons, lending it the appearance of a great, flying snake or a legendary serpent.
Jun 2, 2024 · wyrm (plural wyrms) ( mythology, fantasy) A huge limbless and wingless dragon or dragon-like creature. A sea serpent.
