pedicular

[ puh-dik-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. of or relating to lice.

pedicular

/ pɪˈdɪkjʊlə /

adjective

1. relating to, infested with, or caused by lice
2. biology of or relating to a stem, stalk, or pedicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedicular¹

1650–60; < Latin pēdiculāris, derivative of pēdiculus, diminutive of pēdis louse; -cule ¹, -ar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedicular¹

C17: from Latin pedīculāris, from pedīculus, diminutive of pedis louse