in·qui·line ( n kw -l n , -ln, ng-)n. An animal that characteristically lives commensally in the nest, burrow, or dwelling place of an animal of another species. adj. Being or living as an inquiline. [Latin inquil nus, lodger, tenant : in-, in; see in-2 + colere, to inhabit; see kwel-1 in Indo-European roots.]in qui·lin·ism (-l-nzm), inqui·lini·ty (-ln-t ) n.in qui·linous (-lns) adj. |
inquiline [ˈɪnkwɪˌlaɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) an animal that lives in close association with another animal without harming it See also commensal [1]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of or living as an inquiline
[from Latin inquilīnus lodger, from in-2 + colere to dwell]
inquilinism [ˈɪnkwɪlɪˌnɪzəm], inquilinity [ˌɪnkwɪˈlɪnɪtɪ] n
inquilinous [ˌɪnkwɪˈlaɪnəs] adj
inquiline
an animal that inhabits the burrow, nest, or other habitation of another animal. — inquiline, adj.
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