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bark louse

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any insect of the family Coccidae, that infest the bark of trees and vines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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noun

Meaning 2

Any insect of the order Psocoptera, that live on or near trees and feed on algae and lichen.

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noun

Meaning 3

any of several insects living on the bark of plants

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: bark-louse

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: psocid

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