commensal
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adjective \kə-ˈmen(t)-səl\Definition of COMMENSAL
: of, relating to, or living in a state of commensalism <commensal organisms>
— commensal noun
— com·men·sal·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb
See Origin of COMMENSAL
Middle English, from Medieval Latin commensalis, from Latin com- + Late Latin mensalis of the table, from Latin mensa table
First Known Use: 1877
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Rhymes with COMMENSAL
com·men·sal
adjective \kə-ˈmen(t)-səl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of COMMENSAL
: of, relating to, or living in a state of commensalism
—commensal noun
—com·men·sal·ly \-sə-lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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