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Word: Louse
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English lūs, (plural) lȳs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch luis, German Laus
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
laʊs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
either of two small wingless parasitic insects that live on the skin of mammals and birds.
Short Definition:wingless parasitic insect
Definition:
a contemptible or unpleasant person.
Short Definition:contemptible person
Word: Louse
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
laʊs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
remove lice from.
Short Definition:remove lice from
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