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1. parasitic_worm
noun. worm that is parasitic on the intestines of vertebrates especially roundworms and tapeworms and flukes.
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3. parasitic
adjective. ['ˌpɛrəˈsɪtɪk'] of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another.
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- parasitic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- parasite (English)
- parasitus (Latin)
4. parasitic
adjective. ['ˌpɛrəˈsɪtɪk'] of or pertaining to epenthesis.
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- parasitic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- parasite (English)
- parasitus (Latin)
5. parasitic
adjective. ['ˌpɛrəˈsɪtɪk'] relating to or caused by parasites.
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- parasitic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- parasite (English)
- parasitus (Latin)
6. worm
noun. ['ˈwɝːm'] any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae.
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- worm (English)
- worm (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. worm
noun. ['ˈwɝːm'] a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect.
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- worm (English)
- worm (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. worm
noun. ['ˈwɝːm'] screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack.
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- worm (English)
- worm (Middle English (1100-1500))