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lice

American  
[lahys] / laɪs /

noun

  1. the plural of louse.

lice British  
/ laɪs /

noun

  1. the plural of louse

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Lice are spread by direct contact with the hair or items that an infested person has used, like hats, combs, brushes, towels, pillows, beds or even stuffed animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2024

Lice and chicken pox have spread, he said, and on Wednesday morning alone he treated four cases of meningitis.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

Lice attach their eggs to the hair of the person they’re on.

From NewsForKids.net • Nov. 15, 2022

Lice are attracted to fish pens and can jump to wild salmon that pass by.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 19, 2020

“He was talking to me. Honest,” I said to Lice Peeking.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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