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inquiline
CIDE DICTIONARY
inquiline, n. [L. inquilinus a tenant, lodger.].
A gallfly which deposits its eggs in galls formed by other insects. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
inquiline, n. an animal living in the home of another; a commensal.
Derivative
inquilinous adj.
Etymology
L inquilinus sojourner (as IN-(2), colere dwell)
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