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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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This suggests that immersion in hot water may interfere with lice activity or where they lay their eggs.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

They picked them up from school, held the flashlight while I checked for lice, assisted them with math homework and attended their school performances.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

Hundreds of parasites have the ability to infect humans, including lice, mites and ticks.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

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.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

I run my fingers through my hair feeling for the lice that make my head itch.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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