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1. parasite_yew
noun. rare and endangered monoecious parasitic conifer of New Caledonia; parasitic on Falcatifolium taxoides.
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2. 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))
3. 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))