pediculous
/pəˈdɪkjʊləs
/adjective rare
Infested with lice.Hedgehogs are endearing creatures, though alleged to be pediculous....
- He kicked out viciously, landing his boot indiscriminately in the pediculous wasteland of Stinker's torso.
- He thought our pediculous condition was due to a lack of hygienic precautions.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from late Latin pediculosus, from Latin pediculus 'louse'.