fleta

/ˈfliːtə/

Definitions

1. noun

a variant of flea, especially one that infests birds

“The veterinarian checked the bird for fleas and found a small fleta.”

2. verb

to search or hunt for fleas, especially on an animal

“The farmer fletaed his sheep regularly to prevent flea infestations.”

Synonyms

  • flea
  • glean
  • search

Antonyms

  • defend
  • protect