inquiline
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noun \ˈin-kwə-ˌlīn, ˈiŋ-, -lən\Definition of INQUILINE
: an animal that lives habitually in the nest or abode of some other species
Origin of INQUILINE
Latin inquilinus tenant, lodger, from in- + colere to cultivate, dwell — more at wheel
First Known Use: 1879
in·qui·line
noun \ˈin-kwə-ˌlīn, ˈiŋ-, -lən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of INQUILINE
: an animal (as the house mouse) that lives habitually in the nest or abode (as a human dwelling) of some other species
—in·qui·lin·ism \-lə-ˌniz-əm\ (audio pronunciation) noun
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