inquiline

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Definition of inquiline in English English dictionary

an animal that lives commensally in the nest, burrow, or dwelling place of an animal of another species

{s} living in the nest or den of another (Zoology)

A gallfly which deposits its eggs in galls formed by other insects

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An inquiline

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Hyphenation

in·qui·line

Etymology

() From Latin inquilīnus (“tenant, lodger”)