Greek

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Etymology

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From Koine Greek ξενιστής (xenistḗs), equivalent to ξενίζω (xenízo, to welcome strangers) +‎ -ιστής (-istís, -ist, -er).

Noun

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ξενιστής (xenistísm (plural ξενιστές)

  1. (biology) host (an animal, plant or cell harbouring another organism)

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