ailurophilia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fondness or love for cats or other felines.

Pronunciation

/ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ailurophilia.wav /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfɪli.ə/ /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfɪli.ə/

Word forms

ailurophilia aelurophilia ailourophilia

Etymology

From ailuro- (“cat”) + -philia (“love”), from Ancient Greek αἴλουρος (aílouros, “cat”) + φίλος (phílos, “dear, beloved”).

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