Meaning of the word "cat flea" in English
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cat flea
US /ˈkæt ˌfliː/
UK /ˈkæt ˌfliː/
Noun
1.
a small, wingless, parasitic insect (Ctenocephalides felis) that feeds on the blood of cats and other mammals, including humans, and is a common cause of itching and skin irritation.
Example:
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My cat has a lot of cat fleas, so I need to get some treatment.
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Cat fleas can also bite humans, causing itchy red welts.
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