Meaning & Definition of Louse in English
English⟶
Louse
/laʊs/
noun
1. Wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
synonym:
- louse,
- sucking louse
2. A person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
synonym:
- worm,
- louse,
- insect,
- dirt ball
3. Any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
synonym:
- plant louse,
- louse
4. Wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting
- Mostly parasitic on birds
synonym:
- bird louse,
- biting louse,
- louse