pediculates

/pəˈdɪkjəˌleɪts/
verb
  1. To infest or become infested with lice.
    • The shelter had to treat the blankets to prevent them from pediculating the new arrivals.
    • The old mattress began to pediculate after years of neglect.
    • If you don't wash your hair regularly, it may pediculate.
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