# delouse

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To remove lice from.
2. To apply insecticides or insect repellents to, in order to be sure that no lice or other parasites are present.
3. To remove malicious software, such as viruses, trojans, spyware, or worms, from.

## Etymology
From de- + louse.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/delouse