pediculus

Meanings

• noun

  A small, parasitic insect of the family Pediculidae, which includes lice.

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Variants

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pediculous

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Etymology

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From Latin pediculus, meaning 'small foot'.

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Trivia

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1. Pediculus is the plural form of pediculus, but in English, we use the singular form for the insect and the plural form for the feet.

2. The common name for the body louse is Pediculus humanus, while the head louse is Pediculus capitis.

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Related Concepts

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1. lice: Parasitic insects that are closely related to pediculus and belong to the same order, Anoplura.

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In literature and art, pediculus is often used metaphorically to represent annoyance, discomfort, or infestation.

How to Memorize "pediculus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small insect that looks like a tiny person with feet, hence the name 'pediculus' meaning 'small foot'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pediculus' with the feeling of discomfort or annoyance, as it is a parasitic insect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pediculus: Parasite with many feet' to remember the meaning of the word.

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