flea collar

noun

1. a dog or cat collar impregnated with a chemical for repelling or killing fleas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flea collar¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

It would be just my luck, of course, to be savaged by an animal with a flea collar and a medical history.

From Literature

You can also loop a flea collar around the camera.

From Seattle Times

You can also try looping a flea collar around the camera.

From Washington Post

I suspect Rick Gates has all his shots and a flea collar.

From New York Times

The dog didn’t have a chip or tags and wore only a flea collar.

From Los Angeles Times