-PHILOUS


Meaning of -PHILOUS in English

f(ə)ləs adjective combining form

Etymology: Greek philos beloved, dear, loving; probably akin to Old English bile- simple, innocent, Old High German bil-, bila- good-natured, friendly, Middle Irish bil good

: loving : having an affinity for

dendro philous

litho philous

acido philous

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