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biting louse

American

noun

louse2

biting louse British

noun

See louse

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Etymology

Origin of biting louse

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Different species of sucking and biting lice occur on the different species of farm animals.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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We should examine the parts of the skin covered by the long hair for the sucking lice; and the withers, abdomen and limbs for the biting lice.

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

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