Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
louse
Noun
/laʊs/
Definition
A type of small, wingless insect that lives on the skin of mammals and birds and feeds on their blood.
Examples
- The child had a louse in her hair.
- We found several lice on the dog.
- He complained of itching, suspecting he had caught a louse.
Meaning
Lice are parasitic insects that can cause itching and irritation due to their feeding habits.
Synonyms
- parasite
- infestation
- bug
