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leech vs horseleech

horseleech vs leech

leech and horseleech both are nouns.

leech is a verb but horseleech is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leech Yes No Yes No
horseleech Yes No No No
As nouns, horseleech is a hyponym of leech; that is, horseleech is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leech:
  • leech: carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
  • horseleech: any of several large freshwater leeches
Other hyponyms of leech include Hirudo medicinalis, medicinal leech.
leech (noun) horseleech (noun)
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end any of several large freshwater leeches
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
leech (verb) horseleech (verb)
draw blood
Difference between leech and horseleech

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