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leech
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/sɐ̃ɡɨˈsuɡɐ/san·gues·su·ga
Definition
11. An annelid worm of the class Hirudinea that feeds on blood, formerly used in medicine. 2. (figurative) A person who exploits or lives off others in an abusive way.
Usage examples
“Leeches were used in ancient medicine for bloodletting.”
“His cousin is a real leech, always asking for money.”
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Common combinations
medicinal leechapply a leechbehave like a leech