louse

About 0.56 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
2. noun A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.
3. noun The currency sign ¤.
4. verb To remove lice from; to delouse.
5. verb Obsolete form of loose.
6. noun Obsolete form of loose.

Similar words

sucking louse insect plant louse worm bird louse biting louse dirt ball bug nit pig

Often followed by

is of and in up or on that infestation

Word family

lice loused louses lousing