korephile en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɔːɹɪfaɪl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkɔɹɪfaɪl/ (General-American)
- /ˈkɔːɹɪfʌɪl/ (UK)
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē, “girl”) + -φῐ́λης (-phĭ́lēs, “-lover”), coined after korephilia and by analogy with paedophile.
Meanings
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(rare) A woman or older female who is erotically attracted toward young (chiefly pre- and/or peripubescent) girls.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:korephile.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| korephiles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |