BARKLOUSE


Meaning of BARKLOUSE in English

/bahrk"lows'/ , n. , pl. barklice /-luys'/ .

any of numerous insects of the order Psocoptera that live on the bark of trees and other plants.

Also, bark louse . Cf. psocid .

[ 1835-45, Amer.; BARK 2 + LOUSE ]

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