ailurophilia

== English == === Alternative forms === aelurophilia, ailourophilia === Etymology === From ailuro- (“cat”) +‎ -philia (“love”), from Ancient Greek αἴλουρος (aílouros, “cat”) + φίλος (phílos, “dear, beloved”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ (General American) IPA(key): /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfɪli.ə/, /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfɪli.ə/ === Noun === ailurophilia (uncountable) A fondness or love for cats or other felines. ==== Antonyms ==== ailurophobia (uncommon) galeophobia ==== Related terms ==== ailurophile ailurophiliac ailurophilic