- symphilic
- sym·phil·ic
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symphilic
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symphilic — (ˈ)sim|filik adjective Etymology: symphily + ic : of, relating to, or characterized by symphily * * * symphile, symphilic etc.: see sym … Useful english dictionary
symphily — n. [Gr. syn, together; philein, to love] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In Hymenoptera, the relationship of ants and their nest guests, that abide with them, with mutual benefit or fondness; commensalism; symphilic, symphilous adj … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
symphily — n. living together to their mutual benefit, of insects and other organisms. ♦ symphilic, ♦ symphilous, a … Dictionary of difficult words
symphile — ˈsimˌfīl noun ( s) Etymology: probably back formation from symphily : an insect (as any of various beetles) living as a guest in the nest of a social insect (as an ant or termite) by which it is fed and guarded for its secretions which are used… … Useful english dictionary
symphilous — ˈsim(p)fələs adjective Etymology: symphily + ous : symphilic * * * symˈphilous adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑symphile … Useful english dictionary
