ailurophilia

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Etymology [edit]

From Ancient Greek αἴλουρος (ailouros, “cat”) + English -philia (from Ancient Greek φίλος (philos, “dear”, “beloved”)).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (RP) IPA: /aɪˈljʊəɹəʊfɪlɪə/, X-SAMPA: /aI"ljU@r\@UfIlI@/

Noun [edit]

ailurophilia (uncountable)

  1. A fondness or love for cats or other felines.

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