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siphonaptera

Not English

Siphonaptera has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'siphonaptera':

spanophilia, subumbrella

flea

English

(wikipedia flea)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) fle, from (etyl) (compare Latin (m)).

Noun

(en noun)
  • A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera , renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
  • A thing of no significance.
    • Derived terms
    * flea market * sand flea * sand fly * sandfly

    Etymology 2

    Alternative forms.

    Verb

    (head)
  • * 1749 , Henry Fielding, Tom Jones , Folio Society 1973, p. 74:
    • In this Thwackum had the advantage; for while Square could only scarify the poor lad's reputation, he could flea his skin [...].

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