Meaning of the word flea in English

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flea

US /fliː/
UK /fliː/
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Noun

1.

a small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of mammals and birds. It is parasitic and can transmit diseases.

Example:
My dog is scratching a lot; I think he has fleas.
The cat was infested with fleas and needed treatment.
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