crab louse

noun

: a sucking louse (Pthirus pubis) infesting the pubic region of the human body

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crab louse was in 1547

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“Crab louse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crab%20louse. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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crab louse

noun
: a louse infesting the human pubic region

Medical Definition

crab louse

noun
plural crab lice
: pubic louse

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