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Middle English fle, from Old English flēa; akin to Old High German flōh flea
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
“Flea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flea. Accessed 19 Jun. 2024.
flea
nounflea
nounNglish: Translation of flea for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of flea for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about flea
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