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PARASITES

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Parasites.

Parasites - as a 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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
being8organism11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
host7

A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leech10sponge9sponger10

Example Sentences

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with intestinal parasites."
"Ticks are external parasites that attach themselves to animals and humans."
"The orchid's roots are invaded by mycorrhizal parasites."
"The farmer treated his livestock for various parasites."
"Bed bugs are common parasites found in mattresses."
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Word Game Points

Is PARASITES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parasites is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PARASITES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PARASITES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parasites is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARASITES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PARASITES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parasites is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARASITES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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