Schmarotzer

Definitions of Schmarotzer
  1. 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
    synonyms: Parasit
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    type of:
    Kreatur, Lebewesen, Organismus, natürliches Lebewesen
    a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
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