"mysophile" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmaɪsəʉfaɪl/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: mysophiles [plural]
Etymology: myso- + -phile Etymology templates: {{confix|en|myso|phile}} myso- + -phile Head templates: {{en-noun}} mysophile (plural mysophiles)
  1. (sexuality) One with a sexual dependency on something soiled or filthy, usually a kind of underwear or feminine products after use. Categories (topical): Medicine, Sexuality Related terms: mysophilia

Inflected forms

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