péist — meaning in English

English meaning

• monster noun A frightening, dangerous creature, often imaginary or mythical.
• parasite noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
• worm noun A long, thin, legless invertebrate, such as an earthworm.

Senses

péist is used for these senses in English:

• Serpens (constellation) A large summer constellation of the northern sky said to resemble a snake. It is the only constellation consisting of two parts (Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda) separated by the constellation Ophiuchus, representing the snake handler Asclepius.
• monster A bizarre or whimsical creature.
• parasite (pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
• worm A contemptible or devious being.

monster — full definition

1. noun A frightening, dangerous creature, often imaginary or mythical.
2. noun A cruel, heartless person, especially one who commits terrible acts.
3. adj Extremely large or impressive.

parasite — full definition

1. noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
2. noun A person who lives off others' effort or generosity without giving anything back.

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