transcription, транскрипция: [ ̘. ̈n.laus ]
n. & v. --n. 1 (pl. lice) a a parasitic insect, Pediculus humanus, infesting the human hair and skin and transmitting various diseases. b any insect of the order Anoplura or Mallophaga parasitic on mammals, birds, fish, or plants. 2 sl. (pl. louses) a contemptible or unpleasant person. --v.tr. remove lice from. ølouse up sl. make a mess of. [OE lus, pl. lys]