Parasitaxus ustus
Parasitaxus ustus

parasite


Definition: Meaning of, parasite in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈparəsʌɪt /

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parasite parasites
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  1. a plant or animal that lives on or in another plant or animal and gets food from it
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  2. informal a lazy person who does not work but depends on other people - used to show disapproval
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parasite used in phrases

  • malaria parasite (noun)
    1. parasitic protozoan of the genus Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans
  • parasite yew (noun)
    1. rare and endangered monoecious parasitic conifer of New Caledonia; parasitic on Falcatifolium taxoides
  • pond-scum parasite (noun)
    1. an aquatic fungus of genus Synchytriaceae that is parasitic on pond scum
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