Flausch

German

Etymology

From Middle Low German vlûsch (“sheepskin”), ultimately related to Proto-West Germanic *fleus (“fleece”). Doublet of Flause and Fluse.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /flaʊ̯ʃ/

Noun

Flausch m (strong, genitive Flausches or Flauschs, plural Flausche)

  1. soft woolen fabric

Usage notes
  • The noun itself is infrequent, but the derivative flauschig (“pillowy”) is quite common.

Derived terms
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