ailourophilia
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 0.00 in modern English
18
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "The opposite of the above, or a special fondness for cats (ailourophilia) also occurs. In a recent note from one of our best-known zoologists, he says, “I am extravagantly fond of cats, and a big fellow is now at my elbow.”"
- "CAT books are either sensible or silly. In mitigation of the silly it should be remembered that very few people are balanced about cats. Cats are Archetypes. I myself, if I did not already have a religion, would certainly worship the Cat, as did the ancient Egyptians."
- "I love cats! / Who kill the rats / While I’m on a chair / And for that service / Only ask for their share."
- "If i were not a christian i would worship the Cat. The ancient Egyptians did so with much success."
- "Mr Hillier took down his Who’s Who to enlighten the questioning Mrs Mead. ‘Well, yes. Let’s see. […] Hobbies: reading, ailourophilia – that’s cat-loving – gardening. There you are.’"
Etymology
From ailouro- + -philia.