flea
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Noun — A tiny, wingless, jumping insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.
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Etymology
From Old English flea, from a very old Germanic word for the insect.
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What does “flea” mean?
The word “flea” means a tiny, wingless, jumping insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds. In plain terms, a small biting, jumping insect that lives on animals.
How do you pronounce “flea”?
“Flea” is pronounced FLEE (/ˈfliː/ in IPA).
How do you use “flea” in a sentence?
Here is “flea” used in a sentence: “The dog kept scratching because of fleas.”
What part of speech is “flea”?
“Flea” is a noun.
Where does the word “flea” come from?
The word “flea” comes from Old English. From Old English flea, from a very old Germanic word for the insect.
Is “flea” a common word?
“Flea” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.