"babyolatry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From baby + -o- + -latry. Etymology templates: {{af|en|baby|-o-|-latry}} baby + -o- + -latry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} babyolatry (uncountable)
  1. An obsession with babies or infants Tags: uncountable
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