lice

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
  2. noun a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
  3. noun any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants

Etymology

From Middle English lys, from Old English lȳs.

Synonyms

louse, sucking louse

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