"somnophilia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From somno- + -philia. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|somno|philia}} somno- + -philia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} somnophilia (uncountable)
  1. A paraphilia in which an individual becomes sexually aroused by someone who is unconscious. Wikipedia link: somnophilia Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Paraphilias, Sleep
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