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Definition of Flea
1. Noun. Any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap.
Group relationships: Order Siphonaptera, Siphonaptera
Specialized synonyms: Pulex Irritans, Ctenocephalides Canis, Dog Flea, Cat Flea, Ctenocephalides Felis, Chigger, Chigoe, Chigoe Flea, Tunga Penetrans, Echidnophaga Gallinacea, Sticktight, Sticktight Flea
Definition of Flea
1. v. t. To flay.
2. n. An insect belonging to the genus Pulex, of the order Aphaniptera. Fleas are destitute of wings, but have the power of leaping energetically. The bite is poisonous to most persons. The human flea (Pulex irritans), abundant in Europe, is rare in America, where the dog flea (P. canis) takes its place. See Aphaniptera, and Dog flea. See Illustration in Appendix.
Definition of Flea
1. Noun. A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order ''Siphonaptera'', renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities. ¹
2. Noun. A thing of no significance. ¹
3. Verb. (obsolete spelling of flay) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Flea
1. a parasitic insect [n -S]
Medical Definition of Flea
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Flea
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