flea
- pronunciation:
- fli
- phrases:
- flea in (one's) ear
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any of an order of tiny wingless insects that move by jumping, and feed by sucking the blood of warm-blooded animals.
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| definition 2: |
any similar insect or crustacean that moves like the flea.
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| phrase: |
flea in (one's) ear |
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