Flying Dutchman

English

Etymology

From flying +‎ Dutchman.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/

Proper noun

the Flying Dutchman

  1. (nautical folklore) A mythical Dutch-flagged ghost clipper that sails very fast but never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where its occupants may wish to contact or hear from persons long dead. In European naval folklore, it was considered to portend bad luck.

Translations

Noun

Flying Dutchman (plural Flying Dutchmen)

  1. A ghost ship.
    Synonyms: Mary Celeste, ghost ship