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biting louse

American  

noun

  1. louse2

biting louse British  

noun

  1. See louse

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Etymology

Origin of biting louse

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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The biting louse of sheep causes the fleece to become matted and tufts of wool are pulled out.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

The biting louse may bite through the superficial layer of the skin, and cause the animal to bite and rub the part.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

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