"zoophilism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From zoo- + -philism. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|zoo|philism}} zoo- + -philism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zoophilism (uncountable)
  1. An affection for non-human animals Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-zoophilism-en-noun-gyCDr3TB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with zoo-, English terms suffixed with -philism, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 41 4 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with zoo-: 42 40 18 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -philism: 54 41 6 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 35 12 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 66 31 3
  2. (epidemiology) A preference of a parasite or vector to feed on non-human animals Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Epidemiology
    Sense id: en-zoophilism-en-noun-t9Dg76PD Categories (other): English terms prefixed with zoo- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with zoo-: 42 40 18 Topics: epidemiology, medicine, sciences
  3. Zoophilia, a sexual inclination towards bestiality Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-zoophilism-en-noun-rkokiE6p Categories (other): English terms prefixed with zoo- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with zoo-: 42 40 18
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