FLEA, n. See Flee and Fly.
An insect of the genus Pulex. It has two eyes and six feet the feelers are like threads the rostrum is inflected, setaceous, and armed with a string. The flea is remarkable for its agility, leaping to a surprising distance, and its bite is very troublesome.
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