English word parasite comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) παράσιτος, Hungarian parasita, and later German Parasit (Parasite.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| παράσιτος | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| parasita | Hungarian (hun) | |
| Parasit | German (de) | Parasite. |
| parasitus | Latin (lat) | Guest. Sponger, parasite. |
| parasite | French (fr) | A parasite Parasitic. |
| parasite | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | |
| parasite | English (en) | (biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.. (literary, poetic) A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc. [from 19th c.]. (pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and [...] |