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flea

The correct spelling is flea.

How to pronounce flea

/fliː/
noun

IPA: /fliː/

Say it like: Flee

The correct spelling is flea. A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.

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Meanings

noun

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

verb

  1. 1.To remove fleas from (an animal).
  2. 2.To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
  3. 3.To frighten; scare; terrify.
  4. 4.To be fear-stricken.

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