"dacryphilia" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌdækɹɪˈfɪlɪə/ [UK]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δάκρυ (dákru, “tear”) and φίλος (phílos, “loving”) (or dacry- + -philia). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|δάκρυ||tear}} Ancient Greek δάκρυ (dákru, “tear”), {{confix|en|dacry|philia}} dacry- + -philia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dacryphilia (uncountable)
  1. A paraphilia in which one is aroused by tears or sobbing. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Paraphilias Synonyms: dacrylagnia

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