Cynophile

/ˈsɪnəfaɪl/ noun

Definition

A person who loves, admires, or is very fond of dogs.

Etymology

From Greek 'cyno-' meaning dog and '-phile' meaning lover of; the suffix '-phile' comes from Greek 'philos' meaning loving or beloved.

Kelly Says

The Greek prefix 'cyno-' for dog appears in dozens of words—from cynophobia to cynosure—making it one of the most productive word-building blocks borrowed from ancient Greek!

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