"hectopsyllid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hectopsyllids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hectopsyllid (plural hectopsyllids)
  1. Any flea of the family Hectopsyllidae (Tungidae). Categories (lifeform): Fleas Synonyms (any species of Hectopsyllidae/Tungidae): tungid
    Sense id: en-hectopsyllid-en-noun-ZesJuzib Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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