booklouse

/ˈbʊkˌlaʊs/
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Definitions of booklouse
  1. noun
    minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers
    synonyms: Liposcelis divinatorius, book louse, deathwatch
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    types:
    Trogium pulsatorium, common booklouse
    a variety of booklouse
    type of:
    psocopterous insect
    small soft-bodied insect with chewing mouthparts and either no wings or two pairs
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