epizoan
World English Dictionary
epizoon (ˌɛpɪˈzəʊɒn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -zoa | |
| an animal, such as a parasite, that lives on the body of another animal | |
| [C19: New Latin, from | |
| epi'zoan | |
| —adj | |
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| epizoan | |
adjective | |
| 1. | of or relating to epizoa |
noun | |
| 1. | any external parasitic organism (as fleas) [syn: ectoparasite] |
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Epizoan
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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