stokaas

Dutch

Alternative forms

• stekaas

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

stokaas n (uncountable, diminutive stokaasje n)

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

   Synonym: kokerjuffer

Hypernyms

• schietmot