Steinlaus

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German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Stein (stone) +‎ Laus (louse). Coined in 1976 by the German humorist Loriot.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtaɪ̯nlaʊ̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: Stein‧laus

Noun[edit]

Steinlaus f (genitive Steinlaus, plural Steinläuse)

  1. (humorous) stone louse

Declension[edit]