"knuckerhole" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: knuckerholes [plural]
Etymology: knucker + hole Etymology templates: {{compound|en|knucker|hole}} knucker + hole Head templates: {{en-noun}} knuckerhole (plural knuckerholes)
  1. In English folklore, a hole in the ground said to be the home of a knucker, a dragon-like creature. Categories (topical): European folklore

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