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Filzlaus

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German

Etymology

15th century, from Filz (felt”, also “tangled, clotted hair) + Laus (louse).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɪltslaʊ̯s/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Noun

Filzlaus f (genitive Filzlaus, plural Filzläuse)

  1. crab louse, pubic louse
    Synonyms: Schamlaus, (vulgar) Sackratte

Declension

Further reading

  • Filzlaus” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Filzlaus” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • Filzlaus” in Duden online
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