fleay

/ˈfleɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a variant of flea, especially one that infests sheep

“The veterinarian was called in to treat the infestation of fleas on the sheep’s fleay.”

2. verb

to cause (sheep) to be infested with fleas

“The damp conditions in the field caused the sheep’s fleay to spread.”

Synonyms

  • flea
  • tick

Antonyms

  • flea-free
  • tick-free