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Thesaurus: mallophaga

An extensive group of insects which are parasitic on birds and mammals, and feed on the feathers and hair; -- called also bird lice. See Bird louse, under Bird.

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  1. n. pl. An extensive group of insects which are parasitic on birds and mammals, and feed on the feathers and hair; -- called also bird lice. See Bird louse, under Bird.
  2. An extensive group of insects which are parasitic on birds and mammals, and feed on the feathers and hair; -- called also bird lice. See Bird louse, under Bird.
  3. An extensive group of insects which are parasitic on birds andmammals, and feed on the feathers and hair; -- called also bird lice.See Bird louse, under Bird.