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Etymology

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Compound of stok (stick) +‎ aas (bait). After their use as bait by fishermen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈstɔk.aːs/
  • Hyphenation: stok‧aas

Noun

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stokaas n (uncountable, diminutive stokaasje n)

  1. larva of the caddis fly; (collectively) larvae of the caddisfly
    Synonym: kokerjuffer

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