-philous

a combining form meaning “liking,” “having an affinity for” that specified by the initial element: dendrophilous.
Compare -philic.

Origin of -philous

< Latin -philus < Greek -philos. See -phile, -ous

Words nearby -philous

-phile, -philia, -philiac, -philic, -philism, -philous, -phily, -phobe, -phobia, -phobic, -phone

British Dictionary definitions for -philous

-philous

-philic

adj combining form

indicating love of or fondness for heliophilous

Word Origin for -philous

from Latin -philus, from Greek -philos; see -phile

Medical definitions for -philous

-philous

suff.

Having a strong affinity or preference for; loving:necrophilous.