"korophilia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek κόρος (kóros, “boy, youth”) and φίλος (phílos, “dear, beloved”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|κόρος||boy, youth}} Ancient Greek κόρος (kóros, “boy, youth”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} korophilia (uncountable)
  1. Sexual attraction to boys or young men. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philias Related terms: korophile, korephilia
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