"curatolatry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: curate + -o- + -latry Etymology templates: {{af|en|curate|-o-|-latry}} curate + -o- + -latry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} curatolatry (uncountable)
  1. (archaic, humorous) The romantic attraction of women to an eligible male curate. Tags: archaic, humorous, uncountable

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