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deflea

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /diːˈfliː/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To rid of fleas.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I had to deflea our cat with a flea comb, even though it wears a flea collar.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From de- + flea (noun).

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Basque: zorriak kendu — to rid of fleas
  • Cimbrian: vlöogan — to rid of fleas
  • French: épucer — to rid of fleas
  • German: flöhen — to rid of fleas
  • German: entflohen — to rid of fleas
  • Greek: ψυλλίζω (psyllízo) — to rid of fleas
  • Italian: spulciare — to rid of fleas
  • Polish: odpchlić — to rid of fleas
  • Spanish: espulgar — to rid of fleas