ailurophilia
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
ailuro- (“cat”) + -philia (“love”), from Ancient Greek αἴλουρος (aílouros, “cat”) + φίλος (phílos, “dear, beloved”).
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfɪlɪ.ə/
- (General American) IPA(key): /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfɪli.ə/, /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfɪli.ə/
Noun edit
ailurophilia (uncountable)
Antonyms edit
- ailurophobia
- (uncommon) galeophobia