-philous
a combining form meaning “liking,” “having an affinity for” that specified by the initial element: dendrophilous.
Origin of -philous
1- Compare -philic.
Words Nearby -philous
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British Dictionary definitions for -philous
-philous
adj combining form
indicating love of or fondness for: heliophilous
Origin of -philous
1from Latin -philus, from Greek -philos; see -phile
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