English Explanatory Dictionary

zoophilia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A paraphilia involving the sexual attraction of people to non-human animals.
  2. Excessive fondness for animals.

Pronunciation

/ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əʊfɪliə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-zoophilia.wav /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzoʊ.oʊfiliə/

Word forms

zoophilia zoophilias zoöphilia

Etymology

From zoo- + -philia.

Related words

bestiality zoophile
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