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head lice

n. (head louse English)

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head lice

n. infestation of the scalp with lice [syn: pediculosis capitis]

Usage examples of "head lice".

His thoughts and dreams did not fill up with the big skies of Lincolnshire or the memories of refectory tables and inspections for head lice.

Even, I decided, if we had to resort to head lice, I wouldn't object.

God made them, they must have a purpose, but then, God made lions, wolves, and head lice, too.

But it wasn't until now, when she got her first case of head lice, that she understood.

Ofelia glared at him, wishing boils on his posterior and head lice to his children.

Actually, she did ask me if I wanted to be checked for head lice while I was there.

In such conditions head lice can easily pass from person to person.