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- Dictionarylouse/laʊs/
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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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.
A louse is a small insect that lives on the bodies or in the hair of people and animals. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of louse, and see examples and translations in different languages.
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.
A louse is a small insect that lives on the bodies or in the hair of people and animals. Learn how to pronounce louse, see examples of its use and find translations in different languages.
Definition of louse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
1. 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 humans. Related adjective: pedicular. 2. See biting louse. 3. any of various similar but unrelated insects, such as the plant louse and book louse. 4.
