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ailurophile
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noun
a person who likes cats; cat fancier.
Also,
aelurophile.
Origin:
1925–30;
<
Greek
aílouro
(
s
) cat +
-phile
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adjective
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ailurophile
(aɪˈlʊərəˌfaɪl)
—
n
a person who likes cats
[C20: facetious coinage from Greek
ailuros
cat +
-phile
]
ailurophilia
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Main Entry:
ailurophile
Part of Speech:
n
Definition:
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aelurophile
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