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Interesting Words and Expressions – Ailurophile

McCall Cover, Joan Caulfield

What does Ailurophile mean?

A cat-lover or a person who adores all things feline.

Where does it come from?

From Ancient Greek aílouros, (“cat”) + phile (from Ancient Greek phílos, (“dear”, “beloved”).

How do you use it?

For example: “You don’t have to be a crazy old cat lady to be an ailurophile!”

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