parasite
10 points
English
8 letters
Common
Commonness #11,311
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pˈɛɹʌsˌaɪt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural parasites
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advant
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
midnightgoodnightsatelliteappetitedaylightwebsitedynamitemoonlighttwilightsunlightuniteinsightflashlightspotlightcartwrighteyesight
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