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LICE

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There are 4 meanings of the word Lice.

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Lice - as a noun

Wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sucking louse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
insect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dirt ballinsectworm

Any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plant louse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
homopteranhomopterous insect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bird lousebiting louse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
insect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"My daughter caught lice from school and had to be treated."
"The school sent a notice about a lice outbreak."
"Itching is a common symptom of having lice."
"I need to buy a special comb to remove lice from my child's hair."
"She discovered lice eggs, also known as nits, in her hair."
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Word Game Points

Is LICE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lice is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LICE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is LICE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lice is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LICE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is LICE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lice is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LICE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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