arctophile

[ahrk-tuh-fahyl]

arc·to·phile

[ahrk-tuh-fahyl]
noun
a person who is very fond of and is usually a collector of teddy bears.

Origin:
< Greek arkto-, combining form of arktós bear + -phile
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Arctophile is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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arctophile (ˈɑːktəʊˌfaɪl)
 
n
a person who collects teddy bears or is fond of them
 
[C20: from Greek arktos bear + -phile]

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Main Entry:  arctophile
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  one who loves teddy bears, one who collects teddy bears; also called arctophilist
Etymology:  Greek arktos 'bear'
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