ailurophilia

English

Alternative forms

  • aelurophilia
  • ailourophilia
  • elurophilia

Etymology

From ailuro- (“cat”) +‎ -philia (“love”), from Ancient Greek αἴλουρος (aílouros, “cat”) + φίλος (phílos, “dear, beloved”).

Pronunciation

Noun

ailurophilia (uncountable)

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

Antonyms

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