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German
Etymology
From streichen + Holz.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çˌhɔlt͡s/
- Hyphenation: Streich‧holz
Noun
Streichholz n (strong, genitive Streichholzes, plural Streichhölzer, diminutive Streichhölzchen n or Streichhölzlein n)
- match (device to make fire)
- Synonym: Zündholz
1984, Nena (lyrics and music), “99 Luftballons”, in 99 Luftballons:Neunundneunzig Kriegsminister / Streichholz und Benzinkanister- Ninety-nine ministers of war / Match and petrol canisters
Declension
Declension of Streichholz
Descendants
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