dog flea

[ dawg flee, dog ]

noun

1. flea2

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog flea¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Blacking out and vomiting after injecting illegal drugs and having them sent from China disguised as dog flea treatment, are some examples.

From BBC

The flea, Hystrichopsylla schefferi, is an awe-inspiring colossus that can reach nearly half an inch, its head alone the size of a cat or dog flea.

From New York Times

In some sections of the country it is the cat and dog flea that is the most troublesome to man.

From Project Gutenberg

The human flea may infest the dog and return to man, but the dog flea is a distinct species, and never remains permanently on the human host.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr Dinis has it sent from China disguised as dog flea treatment or expired food.

From BBC