sandflea en · NOUN
Etymology
From sand + flea.
Meanings
- Any insect of the species of flying, biting, blood-sucking two-winged flies encountered in sandy areas.
- One of the Talitridae family of marine amphipod crustaceans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sandfleas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
sand gnat (insect) · sand fly (insect) · punky (insect) · noseeum (insect) · punkie (insect) · sandfly (insect) · no-see-em (insect) · no-see-um (insect)