"louseling" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: louselings [plural]
Etymology: From louse + -ling. Etymology templates: {{af|en|louse|-ling}} louse + -ling Head templates: {{en-noun}} louseling (plural louselings)
  1. (rare) A small or immature louse; nymph Tags: rare Categories (lifeform): Lice Synonyms: liceling

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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