head louse

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noun
Definitions
  • A parasitic insect, Pediculus humanus capitis, which lives among the hairs on the head of a human and feeds on blood.

Etymology

Affix from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English louse.

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English

louse

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