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human fleas

human fleas is the plural of human flea.

Meaning of human flea

Noun

human flea (plural human fleas)

  1. A species of flea, Pulex irritans, with a variety of hosts, that is relatively prevalent among humans.
    • The human flea normally attacks man, but may be found on a number of other animals.1915, F. C. Bishopp, Fleas as Pests to Man and Animals, with Suggestions for Their Control, US Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin 683, page 2

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What is human fleas the plural of?
Human fleas is the plural of human flea.

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