Fluse

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German

Etymology

Borrowed from Low German Fluse, from Middle Low German vlūs (sheepskin) or a derivative thereof, ultimately related to Proto-West Germanic *fleus (fleece).

The same word from an earlier borrowing is Flause (illusion), making these doublets along with Flausch.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfluːzə/
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Noun

Fluse f (genitive Fluse, plural Flusen)

  1. (regional, chiefly northern and central Germany) fluff, lint of fabric, wool, etc.
    Synonym: Fussel
    Mein Hemd ist voller Flusen, seitdem du es gewaschen hast.
    My shirt is full of lints since you washed it.

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Further reading

  • Fluse” in Duden online