Meaning of louse in English

1. Pronunciation

   /laʊs/

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1. Noun

   louse

   Etymology

   Old English lūs, (plural) lȳs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch luis, German Laus

   Definitions

   1. wingless usually flattened blood-sucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
2. 2. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
3. 3. any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
4. 4. wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting

   Examples

   • « mostly parasitic on birds »