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louse

/laʊs/

noun

Meaning

  • A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.

  • (not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.

Synonyms

maggot,
worm,
cootie

verb

Meaning

  • To remove lice from.

Synonyms

delouse