HyperDic: flying_dutchman

English > 2 senses of the expression Flying Dutchman:
NOUNperson Flying Dutchmanthe captain of a phantom ship (the Flying Dutchman) who was condemned to sail against the wind until Judgment Day
cognitionFlying Dutchmana phantom ship that is said to appear in storms near the Cape of Good Hope
English > Flying Dutchman: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningThe captain of a phantom ship (the Flying Dutchman) who was condemned to sail against the wind until Judgment Day.
Broaderapparition, phantom, phantasm, phantasma, fantasm, specter, spectreA ghostly appearing figure
Spanishholandés errante, Holandés errante, Holandés Errante, Holandés Volador
CatalanHolandès Errant
English > Flying Dutchman: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA phantom ship that is said to appear in storms near the Cape of Good Hope.
Broaderapparition, phantom, phantasm, phantasma, fantasm, shadowSomething existing in perception only
Spanishel Holandés errante, El Holandés Errante
Catalanl'Holandès errant, L'Holandès Errant

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