See Also: anear(2)(dictionary)
anear(1)(dictionary)
Parasite(medicine)
parasite(2)(dictionary)
parasite(1)(dictionary)
Parasite(health)
Parasite(money)
parasite(dictionary)
temporary parasite(medicine)
euroxenous parasite(medicine)

anear(2) (iou) and parasite (oh)


anear(2) (iou)



anear verb. arch. M16.
[from A-1 + NEAR verb.]
verb intrans. Draw or be near to. M-L16.
verb trans. Approach. L16.

parasite (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: Greek parasitos, from para- ( PARA-) + sitos 'grain, Food']
a plant or animal that lives on or in another plant or animal and gets Food from it
informal a lazy person who does not work but depends on Other people - used to show disapproval