Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nit
noun
/nɪt/
Definition
A nit is the egg or young form of a louse, particularly a head louse, often found attached to hair.
Examples
- After checking his daughter’s hair, she found several nits.
- The nit removal process can be tedious but is necessary for lice treatment.
Meaning
Nits are the early stage of lice, which are tiny insects that can infest the hair and scalp.
Synonyms
- Egg
- Larva
