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    louse
    /lous/

    noun

    • 1. either of two small wingless parasitic insects that live on the skin of mammals and birds.
    • 2. a contemptible or unpleasant person. informal, derogatory

    verb

    • 1. remove lice from.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › louseLouse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of louse as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A louse can be a parasitic insect, a contemptible person, or a verb meaning to remove lice from.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › louseLOUSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. any wingless bloodsucking insect of the order Anoplura: includes Pediculus capitis ( head louse ), Pediculus corporis ( body louse ), and the crab louse, all of which infest man pedicular. biting louse or bird louse.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LOUSE definition: 1. a very small insect that lives on the bodies or in the hair of people and animals 2. a very…. Learn more.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › louseLouse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A louse is a tiny insect that lives on the skin of animals and people. If you find a louse in your hair, you'll have to treat your scalp to get rid of any of its friends that might still be lurking there.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOUSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    LOUSE meaning: 1. a very small insect that lives on the bodies or in the hair of people and animals 2. a very…. Learn more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLOUSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of louse as a noun and a verb, and see examples of its usage in sentences. Find out the difference between louse, lice, and other insects, and the slang sense of louse as a contemptible person.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › louseLouse - definition of louse by The Free Dictionary

    A louse is a small, wingless insect that feeds on blood or plant juices, or a slang term for a mean person. Learn about different types of lice, how to delouse, and related words from various sources.