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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hemiparasite

/hɛmɪˈpærəsaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does hemiparasite mean?

noun

A plant that obtains some of its nutrients by parasitizing another plant, but also has some photosynthetic ability.

Example

"The botanist studied the unique relationship between the hemiparasite and its host plant."

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