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lice

/laɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does lice mean?

noun

Small, wingless insects that live on the bodies of humans or animals, especially on the hair or scalp, and feed on skin cells or blood. A person or animal infested with lice.

Example

"The child had lice in her hair and had to be treated with medicated shampoo."

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