louse

/laʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A small insect, especially the egg-laying female of a lice family, especially those of the genera Pediculus, Pthirus, and Trichodectes.

“The patient had a severe case of lice infestation.”

2. verb

To remove or get rid of lice from someone’s hair.

“She loused her child’s hair after noticing the infestation.”

Synonyms

  • nits
  • vermin

Antonyms

  • lice-free
  • parasite-free