What is another word for horseleech?
Pronunciation:
[ hˈɔːsliːt͡ʃ], [ hˈɔːsliːtʃ], [ h_ˈɔː_s_l_iː_tʃ]
Related words: horseleech, leech, leech bite, leech infection, horse leech, freshwater leeches
Related questions:
Table of Contents
Synonyms for Horseleech:
-
n.
• animal Other relevant words:
- Presser ,
- blackmailer ,
- bloodsucker ,
- boar ,
- cat ,
- caterpillar ,
- compression ,
- exploiter ,
- extortioner ,
- extortionist ,
- glutton ,
- hog ,
- hogget ,
- juicer ,
- leech ,
- pig ,
- porker ,
- press ,
- racketeer ,
- reamer ,
- squeezer ,
- swine ,
- utensil ,
- wringer .
How to use "Horseleech" in context?
The horseleech is an encephalopathic parasite that infects horses. The parasite invades the central nervous system, and eventually kills the animal. The horseleech is a member of the annelid family, and is closely related to the sucker, a parasitic worm that infests human beings. The horseleech is approximately 0.5 inches long and has a cylindrical body with a long, thin proboscis. The horseleech feeds on the blood of horses, and is most commonly found in the lungs, but can also be found in the stomach, intestines, and other areas.
Holonyms for Horseleech:
n.
-
animal
Genus Haemopis, haemopis.
-
animal
Hyponym for Horseleech:
n.
-
animal
hirudinean, bloodsucker, leech.
-
animal
Word of the Day
- Synonyms: