01 a. Of the nature of a parasite; having the habits of a parasite; fawning for food or favors; sycophantic.
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1.
Of the nature of a parasite; having the habits of a parasite; fawning for food or favors; sycophantic.
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2.
Of or pertaining to parasites; living on, or deriving nourishment from, some other living animal or plant. See Parasite, 2 & 3.(Bot. & Zool.) See: Parasite
Phrases & compounds
Parasitic gull —
See Jager.
Syn.
leechlike, bloodsucking.