woodlouse

/ ˈwʊdˌlaʊs /

noun

See pill bug
any of various small terrestrial isopod crustaceans of the genera Oniscus, Porcellio, etc, which have a flattened segmented body and occur in damp habitats See also pill bug

Woodlouse looked on for some time with the greatest satisfaction, until the idea struck him that he would clear the room.

The fresh wind had a cooling effect on them all, and on Woodlouse's suggestion a truce was concluded.

Woodlouse and the Swede looked at each other meaningly, and each went his way without saying a word.

I have had occasion to mention once before an extremely interesting genus of blind Woodlouse, viz., Platyarthrus.

So the poor old Woodlouse retreated out of sight, consumed with shame.

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