PHILOFELIST

PRONUNCIATION: (fi-LOF-uh-list)

MEANING: noun: A lover of cats.

ETYMOLOGY: From Greek philo- (love) + Latin feles (cat). Earliest documented use: 1843.
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PHILOVELIST - devotée of the mystery stories of S.S Van Dine

PHALOFELIST - one who enjoys deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas and/or fava beans, flavored with near-Eastern herbs and spices

PILOFELIST - an expert on cat hair