1. One who eats at the same table. [Obs.]
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An animal, not truly parasitic, which lives in with, or on, another, partaking usually of the same food. Both species may be benefited by the association.
COMMENSAL
Com*men"sal, a.
Defn: Having the character of a commensal.
COMMENSALISM
Com*men"sal*ism, n.
Defn: The act of eating together; table fellowship.
COMMENSALITY
Com`men*sal"i*ty, n.
Defn: Fellowship at table; the act or practice of eating at the same table. [Obs.] "Promiscuous commensality." Sir T. Browne.
COMMENSATION
Com`men*sa"tion, n.