CAT FLEA Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase cat flea. (close relations)
Definition of CAT FLEA
Best Alternative Words for CAT FLEA
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bloodsucker | nounn | |||||||
noun • carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end | ||||||||
ectoparasite | nounn | |||||||
noun • any external parasitic organism (as fleas) | ||||||||
flea | nounn | |||||||
noun • any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap | ||||||||
hopper | nounn | |||||||
noun • funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below • someone who hops • a machine used for picking hops • terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping • (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground | ||||||||
insect | nounn | |||||||
noun • small air-breathing arthropod • a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect | ||||||||
jigger | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey • any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl • larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation | ||||||||
jumper | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who jumps • an athlete who competes at jumping • a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body • a coverall worn by children • a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections • a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen • a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing • (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump | ||||||||
parasite | nounn | |||||||
noun • an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host • a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage | ||||||||
pulex | nounn | |||||||
noun • type genus of the Pulicidae | ||||||||
siphonaptera | nounn | |||||||
noun • fleas | ||||||||
ctenocephalides felis | nounn | |||||||
noun • flea that breeds chiefly on cats and dogs and rats |