Filzlaus

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German

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfɪltslaʊ̯s/
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Noun

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Filzlaus f (genitive Filzlaus, plural Filzläuse)

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

Declension

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Further reading

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