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Definition of philous - 2 dictionary results

-philous

 
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a combining form meaning “liking,” “having an affinity for” that specified by the initial element: dendrophilous.
Compare -philic.

Origin:
< L -philus < Gk -philos. See -phile, -ous
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-philous or -philic
suff.
Having a strong affinity or preference for; loving: necrophilous.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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