louse


Definition: Meaning of, louse in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / laʊs /

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Singular Plural
louse lice
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  1. plural lice HBI a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
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  2. plural louses informal someone who is nasty and unpleasant
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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
louse loused loused
Present Participle Third Person Singular
lousing louses
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louse used in phrases

  • bark-louse (noun)
    1. any of several insects living on the bark of plants
  • bird louse (noun)
    1. wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds
  • biting louse (noun)
    1. wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds
  • body louse (noun)
    1. a parasitic louse that infests the body of human beings
  • chicken louse (noun)
    1. a louse parasitic on poultry
  • common louse (noun)
    1. head or body louse
  • crab louse (noun)
    1. a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body
  • fish louse (noun)
    1. a kind of copepod
  • grape louse (noun)
    1. destructive to various grape plants
  • head louse (noun)
    1. infests the head and body of humans
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