ailurophilia en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfɪli.ə/ (General-American)
- /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfɪli.ə/ (General-American)
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Etymology
From ailuro- (“cat”) + -philia (“love”), from Ancient Greek αἴλουρος (aílouros, “cat”) + φίλος (phílos, “dear, beloved”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A fondness or love for cats or other felines.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aelurophilia | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ailourophilia | alternative | lexicographic |