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zoophilous

[ zoh-of-uh-luhs ]

adjective

  1. Botany. adapted to pollination by animals, especially those other than insects.
  2. having an affinity for animals.

zoophilous

/ zəʊˈɒfɪləs /

adjective

  1. (of plants) pollinated by animals
  2. of, characterized by, or relating to zoophilism

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Word History and Origins

Origin of zoophilous1

First recorded in 1885–90; zoo- + -philous

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