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Louse

noun

/laʊs/

Meaning

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

A small parasitic insect that lives on the skin of mammals and birds; also used as an insult for a contemptible person.

The child had a louse in his hair.

The child had to be treated for head louse infestation.

lousy with

parasite, bug, pest, insect, vermin

Entry 1

parasite, bug

Entry 2

parasite, pest, insect, vermin, bug

benefactor, helper

head louse, body louse, louse egg, louse infestation, lousy with

Entry 1

head louse, body louse, louse egg

Entry 2

head louse, body louse, louse infestation, lousy with

The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system...

the ability to move or be moved freely and easily

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.

a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads

The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess