Siegfried Definition & Meaning

siegfried
noun
  1. (German mythology) mythical German warrior hero of the Nibelungenlied who takes possession of the accursed treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it and awakens Brynhild and is eventually killed; Sigurd is the Norse counterpart

"Siegfried" in song lyrics

See how siegfried is used in real songs:

  • "The show goes on at least according to Siegfried"
  • "prince siegfried"
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  • "siegfried 1955"
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Usage tips for "siegfried"

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