Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From post-classical Latin pulicinus of or relating to fleas from classical Latin pūlic-, pūlex flea + -īnus.
Definition of pulicine in US English:
pulicine
adjectiveˈpjuːlɪsʌɪn
rare
Of or relating to a flea or fleas.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From post-classical Latin pulicinus of or relating to fleas from classical Latin pūlic-, pūlex flea + -īnus.