Groot Slang, noun phrase

Origin:
AfrikaansShow more Afrikaans, groot great + slang snake.
obs.
A fabulous monster believed by some to inhabit the waters of the Orange River.
1920 F.C. Cornell Glamour of Prospecting 143So we made up some dynamite cartridges with fuse and detonator, and flung them out as far as we could, and stood by with the ‘arsenal’ handy in case the ‘Groot Slang’ was at home and objected.
1936 C. Birkby Thirstland Treks 64The Groot Slang, which ravages the country when offended, is believed to be the guardian of all diamonds in the river.
1945 L.G. Green Where Men Still Dream 125There is a legend that the ‘Wonder Hole’ or ‘Bottomless Pit’ is the source of the diamonds. You need a Hottentot guide to reach this mysterious hole...They believe the deep, black cavern is the home of the ‘Grootslang’, the Great Snake of the Orange River.
A fabulous monster believed by some to inhabit the waters of the Orange River.
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