Definition of BOOKLICE

booklice

Plural: booklice

Noun

  • Tiny wingless insects that feed on mold in old books.
  • Tiny wingless insects that feed on mold and paper, often found in old books.
  • minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers
  • plural of booklouse

Examples

  • Dealing with the relentless BOOKLICE of small, low-scoring words can be frustrating in Scrabble.
  • He feared his ancient dictionary harbored BOOKLICE, making it unfit for play.

Synonyms

book louse, booklouse, deathwatch, Liposcelis divinatorius

Scrabble Score: 16

booklice: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
booklice: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
booklice: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

booklice: valid Words With Friends Word