zoophilia

[ zoh-uh-fil-ee-uh ]

noun

1. the state of being zoophilous.
2. Psychology. an abnormal fondness or preference for animals.

zoophilia

/ ˌzəʊəˈfɪlɪə /

noun

1. a morbid condition in which a person has a sexual attraction to animals; bestiality

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoophilia¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; zoo- + -philia

Example Sentences

A new law on the table in Denmark proposes to make sex with animals, known as zoophilia, illegal.

From The Daily Beast

But zoophilia, as the practice of sex with animals is officially called, is not as rare as one might think.

From The Daily Beast

Zoophilia is illegal in about a dozen U.S. states, punishable by fines and jail terms.

From The Daily Beast

If the December 14 vote passes, those caught engaging in zoophilia could be fined €250,000.

From The Daily Beast

This I would propose to call Mixoscopic Zoophilia; it falls within the range of normal variation.

From Project Gutenberg