inquiline
(in-qui-line)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an animal living in the nest or burrow or body of another animal;
adjective. of the nature of the above
adjective. of the nature of the above
Example Sentence
A house mouse is an inquiline of a human dwelling.
Synonyms
living in another's nest; living in another's burrow; commensal
Antonyms
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