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Lousiness Definition & Meaning

lousiness
noun
  1. infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching
  2. the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions; "the vileness of his language surprised us"

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What does lousiness mean?
infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions; "the vileness of his language surprised us"
What part of speech is lousiness?
Lousiness is a noun.
How many definitions does lousiness have?
Lousiness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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