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Definition of flea

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Flea (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..

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Orchestian :: Orchestian (n.) Any species of amphipod crustacean of the genus Orchestia, or family Orchestidae. See Beach flea, under Beach..

Sandworm :: Sandworm (n.) The chigoe, a species of flea..

Pulex :: Pulex (n.) A genus of parasitic insects including the fleas. See Flea.

Fleaking :: Fleaking (n.) A light covering of reeds, over which the main covering is laid, in thatching houses..

Chigre :: Chigre (n.) A species of flea (Pulex penetrans), common in the West Indies and South America, which often attacks the feet or any exposed part of the human body, and burrowing beneath the skin produces great irritation. When the female is allowed to remain and breed, troublesome sores result, which are sometimes dangerous. See Jigger..

Flear :: Flear (v. t. & i.) See Fleer.

Flea-bite :: Flea-bite (n.) A trifling wound or pain, like that of the bite of a flea..

Flear :: Flear (n.) A grin of civility; a leer.

Fleawort :: Fleawort (n.) An herb used in medicine (Plantago Psyllium), named from the shape of its seeds..

Flea :: Flea (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..

Flea-bitten :: Flea-bitten (a.) White, flecked with minute dots of bay or sorrel; -- said of the color of a horse..

Fleabane :: Fleabane (n.) One of various plants, supposed to have efficacy in driving away fleas. They belong, for the most part, to the genera Conyza, Erigeron, and Pulicaria..

Phleme :: Phleme (n.) See Fleam.

Pulicene :: Pulicene (a.) Pertaining to, or abounding in, fleas; pulicose..

Flea :: Flea (v. t.) To flay.

Aphaniptera :: Aphaniptera (n. pl.) A group of wingless insects, of which the flea in the type. See Flea..

Sciniph :: Sciniph (n.) Some kind of stinging or biting insect, as a flea, a gnat, a sandfly, or the like..

Lop :: Lop (n.) A flea.

Fleam :: Fleam (n.) A sharp instrument used for opening veins, lancing gums, etc.; a kind of lancet..

Flea-louse :: Flea-louse (n.) A jumping plant louse of the family Psyllidae, of many species. That of the pear tree is Psylla pyri..