"hemiparasite" meaning in English

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          "text": "Most mistletoes are \"hemiparasites.\" This means they don't rely on their hosts for all their needs: Instead, they harvest the sun's energy to make some sugars for themselves. Nonetheless, if you're a tree, you don't want to be festooned with them. Two or three shouldn't be a problem, but dozens of mistletoes can lead to water stress, insect infestation or even death.",
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        "(botany) Any parasitic plant that obtains energy by photosynthesis as well as from its host"
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