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1. parasite

noun. ['ˈpɛrəˌsaɪt'] an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host.

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  • parasite (English)
  • parasitus (Latin)
  • παράσιτος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. parasite

noun. ['ˈpɛrəˌsaɪt'] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.

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  • parasite (English)
  • parasitus (Latin)
  • παράσιτος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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