Parasite (Noun)
Meaning 1
A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.