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Definition of pulex - 2 dictionary results
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Main Entry: Pu·lex
Pronunciation: 'pyü-"leks
Function: noun
: a genus of fleas that is the type genus of the family Pulicidae and includes themost common flea (P. irritans) that regularly attacks human beings
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Pulex Pu·lex (py&oomacr;'lěks')
n.
A genus of fleas including Pulex irritans, the common flea that infests humans.

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