Flou

See also: flou

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German vlō(ch), from Old High German flōh, from Proto-Germanic *flauhaz. Cognate with German Floh, Dutch vlo, English flea, Icelandic fló. The feminine gender prevails also in Dutch and western German dialects; so there is no need to assume influence by French puce.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [fləʊ̯]
  • Rhymes: -əʊ

Noun

Flou f (plural Fléi)

  1. flea

Derived terms

  • d'Fléi néitschen héieren
  • eng Flou an d'Ouer setzen
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