A more plausible proposal is the one Leech presented in conjunction with Emmet's theory.
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Leech
Synonyms for "leech" (147 found)
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Verb(2 words)
Related words (73)
mdmedical attendantmedical examinermedical manmedical practitionermedicomenialmolassesmonoplacophoramosquitomucilagemuslinnemertineaparasitepasteperfusephlebotomizephoronideaphysicianphysician in ordinary
Noun(17 words)
Verb(3 words)
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7 entriesHirudo medicinalisaquatic leechblood feederbloodsuckercareer moocherprofessional parasiteterrestrial leech
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7 entriesaquatic leechbloodsucking leechfreshwater leechleech therapymedical leechparasitic leechsocial leech
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4 entriesSample sentences
34 total sentences available.
The leech sucked his blood.
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Tom is nothing but a leech.
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"I think I forgot to put money in my wallet." "Huh?" "I still have my cards, though...Ah, I don't have my wallet. I must've forgot it. Oh well." "You meant to leech from the start, didn't you?" "No, no, I actually forgot it."
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