Definition of flea
: any of an order (Siphonaptera) of small wingless bloodsucking insects that have a hard laterally compressed body and legs adapted to leaping and that feed on warm-blooded animals
flea in one's ear
: rebuke sent him away with a flea in his ear
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Matterhorn, on the site of the former Cob Web flea market, adds an Alpine tilt.
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Along with tableware from a Jaffa flea market and breeze blocks for an intricate upstairs wall, Mr. Tibi imported bright terrazzo slabs from a Haifa factory.
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Summertime is ripe with opportunities to explore, and some of the best adventures can be had at quirky flea markets, out-of-the-way estate auctions, and weekend garage sales.
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Garage sales, lawn sales, rummage sales, flea market sales, or any similar casual sale of tangible personal property are not included.
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Police in western Germany say a neighborhood was evacuated after World War II-era grenades and other munitions bought at a flea market began exploding in summer-like heat.
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Police in western Germany say a neighborhood was evacuated Monday afternoon after World War II-era grenades and other munitions bought at a flea market began exploding in summer-like heat.
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More cats than dogs are carriers of fleas and it can be prevented with pills for dogs and a liquid rub for cats.
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The New Orleans artist makes his one-of-a-kind sculptures out of the detritus found at flea markets and thrift stores, such as flashlights and thermoses.
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Origin and Etymology of flea
Middle English fle, from Old English flēa; akin to Old High German flōh flea
FLEA Defined for English Language Learners
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: a very small insect that lives on animals and that has strong legs used for jumping
FLEA Defined for Kids
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: a small bloodsucking insect that has no wings and a hard body
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