lestobiosis

noun

les·​to·​bi·​o·​sis
ˌlestōˌbīˈōsə̇s
plural lestobioses
-ōˌsēz
: cleptobiosis in which covert thievery replaces aggressive plundering

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek lēistēs robber + New Latin -biosis; akin to Latin lucrum gain, profit

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“Lestobiosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lestobiosis. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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