"lesbophilia" meaning in English

See lesbophilia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From lesbo- + -philia. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|lesbo|philia}} lesbo- + -philia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lesbophilia (uncountable)
  1. A fetishistic fascination (typically in non-lesbians) with lesbians and erotic contact between women. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): LGBTQ, Philias
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