woodlouse
2 synonyms for woodlouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small creature with a hard, segmented shell that lives outdoors in damp, dark spots such as under stones, and eats dead plants; some kinds curl into a ball when touched.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from wood and louse.
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