"Potterholic" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Potterholics [plural]
Etymology: From Potter + -holic. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Potter|holic}} Potter + -holic Head templates: {{en-noun}} Potterholic (plural Potterholics)
  1. (informal) One who loves the Harry Potter series of books and films. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Fans (people), Harry Potter Synonyms: Potterhead, Potterite, Pottermaniac, Potterphile

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