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Blitzen
Blitzen (name) means the eighth and last of Santa Claus's reindeer in traditional Christmas lore. Example: “On Dasher, on Dancer, on Blitzen and the rest.”
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The eighth and last of Santa Claus's reindeer in traditional Christmas lore.
"On Dasher, on Dancer, on Blitzen and the rest."
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Etymology
First named in the 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," from Dutch bliksem, "lightning."
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What does “Blitzen” mean?
The word “Blitzen” means the eighth and last of Santa Claus's reindeer in traditional Christmas lore.
How do you use “Blitzen” in a sentence?
Here is “Blitzen” used in a sentence: “On Dasher, on Dancer, on Blitzen and the rest.”
What part of speech is “Blitzen”?
“Blitzen” is a name.
Where does the word “Blitzen” come from?
The word “Blitzen” dates back to around 1823 and comes from Dutch. First named in the 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," from Dutch bliksem, "lightning.".
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