hay devil

English

Etymology

hay +‎ devil, probably based on dust devil.

Noun

hay devil (plural hay devils)

a small whirlwind, usually of short duration, that swirls hay pieces and parts to great heights

Translations

small whirlwind

Dutch: hooiduivel (nl) m

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