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Etymology edit

Mid-19th century, from Silber (silver) +‎ Fischchen (literally little fish), which latter had already been used in this sense on its own. As in English silverfish, the name is based on the somewhat fish-like form as well as movement of the insect.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɪlbɐˌfɪʃçən/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Silberfischchen n (strong, genitive Silberfischchens, plural Silberfischchen)

  1. silverfish, slicker (insect)
    Synonym: (archaic or dialectal) Zuckergast

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