释义 |
com·men·sal I. \ˈkəˈmen(t)səl\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin commensalis, from Latin com- + Late Latin mensalis of the table, from Latin mensa table + -alis -al — more at mensa 1. : of or relating to those who habitually eat together < commensal pleasures > 2. biology : living in a state of commensalism • com·men·sal·ly \-səlē\ adverb II. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from commensal, adjective 1. : one who eats at the same table with others : messmate 2. biology : an organism living in a state of commensalism |