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adj
Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a parasite; parasitic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
relating to or caused by parasites
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: parasitic
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: parasitic, leechlike, bloodsucking
Antonyms: none provided
History
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