flea
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/fliː/
small parasitic insect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flea' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'flēa', where 'flēa' meant 'flea'.
Historical Evolution
'flēa' changed from the Old English word 'flēah' and eventually became the modern English word 'flea'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small insect', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, wingless, bloodsucking insect that lives as a parasite on warm-blooded animals.
The dog was scratching because it had fleas.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 01:23