pulicine

/pyuˈlɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of fleas, especially in their mode of jumping

“The pulicine nature of fleas allowed them to jump onto the host’s skin.”

2. noun

a flea or other small insect that jumps

“The pulicine that was biting my ankle was very annoying.”

Synonyms

  • leapfrog
  • saltatory

Antonyms

  • non-jumping
  • sedentary