head louse

noun

1. louse1

Word History and Origins

Origin of head louse¹

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

One section demonstrates how it could be used to generate a letter about a head lice outbreak, for example.

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"It's the season for skin infections and we don't have creams or ointments for bacterial infections, no medicines to treat scabies and head lice."

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She was described as gaunt, with dark rings under her eyes and the worst case of head lice an expert had seen in her 30-year career.

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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.

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Notably, research has shown that head lice are not a significant health hazard or a sign of poor hygiene.

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