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parasite in Tamil

parasite in Tamil is ஒட்டுண்ணி — parasite means an organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.

parasite in Tamil

ஒட்டுண்ணி
noun
Pronounced: oṭṭuṇṇi
(biology) organism that exists by stealing resources from another organism

What does "parasite" mean?

  1. noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
    "Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts."
  2. noun A person who lives off others' effort or generosity without giving anything back.
    "He accused his freeloading roommate of being a parasite."

parasite in a sentence

  • Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts.
  • The vet checked the dog for fleas and other parasites.
  • He accused his freeloading roommate of being a parasite.

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Frequently asked questions

parasite என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?

"parasite" in Tamil is ஒட்டுண்ணி. parasite means: An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.

How do you pronounce ஒட்டுண்ணி?

"parasite" in Tamil is ஒட்டுண்ணி, pronounced "oṭṭuṇṇi".

How do you use "parasite" in a sentence?

Example: "Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts." In Tamil, "parasite" is ஒட்டுண்ணி.

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