Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Louse.
How to pronounce louse:
UK
Louse - as a noun
Wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sucking louseHypernyms (Closely Related)
insect8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dirt ballinsect8worm9Any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plant louseHypernyms (Closely Related)
homopteran17homopterous insectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bird lousebiting louseHypernyms (Closely Related)
insect8Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is LOUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, louse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordLOUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is LOUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, louse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLOUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
