English

lice

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Các nghĩa

1danh từLice are small, wingless insects that live as parasites on the skin of mammals and birds, feeding on their blood. They are often found in human hair and can cause itching and irritation.

Lice infestations are common in schools, especially among young children.

She discovered lice in her hair after noticing persistent itching.

The school nurse checked all the students for lice after an outbreak was reported.

Nguồn gốc từ

Ngôn ngữ

Old English

Từ gốc

lūs

Nghĩa ban đầu

a small parasitic insect

Bối cảnh

The word 'lice' comes from the Old English word 'lūs', which referred to the small parasitic insects that infest humans and animals. Over time, the word evolved into the modern English 'lice', which is the plural form of 'louse'.