lice

[ lahys ]

noun

1. the plural of louse.

lice

/ laɪs /

noun

1. the plural of louse

Example Sentences

Actress Jenny Mollen is itching to make sure everyone knows she didn’t realize she had head lice until she was already on her recent five-hour flight.

From Los Angeles Times

Wrasse fish are used to keep farmed species such as salmon free from sea lice and helps minimise the use of chemical treatments.

From BBC

There are also long-standing concerns around parasitic sea lice and the use of chemical treatments in open waters.

From BBC

Head lice, scientifically known as Pediculus humanus capitis, are tiny parasitic insects that feed on blood from the human scalp; they most frequently affect kids.

From Salon

It also appeared to have a significant amount of whale lice, which is often an indicator of poor health.

From Los Angeles Times

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