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louse vs homopterous insect

homopterous insect vs louse

louse and homopterous insect both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
louse Yes No No No
homopterous insect Yes No No No
As nouns, homopterous insect is a hypernym of louse; that is, homopterous insect is a word with a broader meaning than louse:
  • louse: any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
  • homopterous insect: insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
Other hypernyms of louse include homopteran.
louse (noun) homopterous insect (noun)
wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds
a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
Difference between louse and homopterous insect

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