"cataholic" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: cataholics [plural]
Etymology: cat + -aholic Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cat|aholic}} cat + -aholic Head templates: {{en-noun}} cataholic (plural cataholics)
  1. (informal) One who is extremely fond of cats. Tags: informal Categories (topical): People Categories (lifeform): Cats Synonyms: ailurophile, catlover, catophile Hyponyms: cat lady

Inflected forms

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