noun
- plural of louse; small wingless insects that live as parasites on humans and animals
Examples
- The school nurse checked all the children for head lice.
- Lice spread easily through direct contact with infected hair.
- She had to wash all the bedding after discovering lice.
- The special shampoo is designed to kill lice and their eggs.
- Body lice were a serious problem for soldiers in the trenches.
- The veterinarian treated the dog for lice infestation.