louse (n.)

  1. wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals

    [ Syn: sucking louse ]

  2. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

    [ Syn: worm , insect , dirt ball ]

  3. any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants

    [ Syn: plant louse ]

  4. wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds

    [ Syn: bird louse , biting louse ]

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