pilulous

/pɪˈlʌs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or covered with lice or nits; infested with lice

“The pilulous blanket had to be thrown away after the child’s bout of lice.”

2. noun

a person or animal infested with lice

“The doctor told the mother that her child was a pilulous, and she needed to take immediate action.”

Synonyms

  • infested
  • verminous

Antonyms

  • clean
  • louse-free