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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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Steinlaus f (genitive Steinlaus, plural Steinläuse)

  1. (humorous) stone louse

Declension

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