Sekirov Dictionary

flea

/ˈfliː/

noun 2
verb 1
forms 5
phrases 1

noun2

A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
A thing of no significance.

verb1

•
To remove fleas from (an animal).
- I have seen a Lubra, or native woman, suckling two puppies; and, like monkeys, these ladies have a particular fancy for fleaing their dogs. — 1861

forms

flead · fleaed · fleaing · fleas · fleen

Phrases with flea

flea in one's ear
A stinging rebuke or rebuff.

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