Steinlaus

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

Steinlaus f (genitive Steinlaus, plural Steinläuse)

  1. (humorous) stone louse

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