Pediculus

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Translingual

Pediculus humanus

Etymology

From Latin pedīculus (“louse”), diminutive of pedis (“louse”).

Proper noun

Pediculus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Pediculidae – certain sucking lice.

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