παράσιτος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • one who eats at the table of another, parasite
  • priest who had his meal at the public expense
  • one who dines with a superior officer

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek παρά (beside, near, abnormal, by, against, next to, from, contrary to, contrary, beyond) + Ancient Greek σῖτος (grain, corn, wheat, bread, food).

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Ancient Greek

σῖτος

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grain, corn, wheat, bread, food

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麦

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🌾

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