Synonyms of the word

flea

• n. A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and…
• n. A thing of no significance.
• v. Obsolete spelling of flay.

ectoparasite

• n. A parasite that lives on the surface of a host organism; such as the demodex mite which lives in human…

ectozoon

• n. (zoology) An epizoon.

epizoan

• n. Alternative form of epizoon.

epizoon

• n. (ecology) An external animal parasite.

insect

• n. An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
• n. (colloquial) Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc.
• n. (derogatory) A contemptible or powerless person.