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LOUSE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Louse.

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Louse - 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)

Louse - as a verb

To remove lice from.

Example Sentences

"He found a louse crawling in his hair."
"The dog had a louse infestation."
"The child scratched his head incessantly, trying to get rid of the louse."
"The louse is a common parasite that feeds on human blood."
"He felt a louse crawling on his scalp."
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Word Game Points

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

LOUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is LOUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, louse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is LOUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, louse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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