inquiline

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Adjective, Noun
 : 
in=qui=line

CIDE DICTIONARY

inquilinen. [L. inquilinus a tenant, lodger.].
     A gallfly which deposits its eggs in galls formed by other insects.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

inquiline, n. an animal living in the home of another; a commensal.

Derivative
inquilinous adj.
Etymology
L inquilinus sojourner (as IN-(2), colere dwell)

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