booklice

/ˈbʊkˌlaɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

Small, usually light-colored insects that infest books and other paper products, often feeding on mold and mildew.

“The book collector had to treat his entire library for booklice before storing it away.”

Synonyms

  • book beetle
  • bookworm beetle

Antonyms

  • bibliophile
  • bookkeeper