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Definition of: siphonapterous
(sī′fə·nap′tər·əs) adjective
Of or pertaining to the order of insects (Siphonaptera) including the fleas: small, flattened, wingless, bloodsucking insects with great jumping ability. [<NL Siphonaptera, name of the order <SIPHON + A-4 + -PTEROUS]
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