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lousiness

DEFINITIONS OF: lousiness

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n the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions

Synonyms:
loathsomeness, repulsiveness, sliminess, vileness, wickedness
Type of:
distastefulness, odiousness, offensiveness
the quality of being offensive

n infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching

Synonyms:
pediculosis
Types:
head lice, pediculosis capitis
infestation of the scalp with lice
pediculosis corporis
infestation of body skin with lice
crabs, pediculosis pubis
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
Type of:
infestation
the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
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