"cynolatry" meaning in English

See cynolatry in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From cyno- + -latry. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|cyno|latry}} cyno- + -latry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cynolatry (uncountable)
  1. The worship of dogs. Tags: uncountable
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