Parasitic
Parasitic (par`ȧ*sit"ik) , adjective
[Latin parasiticus, Greek {not transcribed}: compare French parasitique.]
1.
Of the nature of a parasite; having the habits of a parasite; fawning for food or favors; sycophantic.
Parasitic preachers.
2.
(Botany & Zoology) Of or pertaining to parasites; living on, or deriving nourishment from, some other living animal or plant. See Parasite, 2 & 3.
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Also: Parasitical