"dinomania" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /daɪnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ [UK]
Etymology: dino + -mania Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dino|mania}} dino + -mania Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dinomania (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Enthusiasm for dinosaurs. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Fandom Categories (lifeform): Dinosaurs

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