- symphilous
- sym·phi·lous
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symphilous
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symphilous — ˈsim(p)fələs adjective Etymology: symphily + ous : symphilic * * * symˈphilous adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑symphile … 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
