zoophilous

American

[zoh-of-uh-luhs] / zoʊˈɒf ə ləs /

Also zoophilic

adjective

Botany. adapted to pollination by animals, especially those other than insects.
having an affinity for animals.

zoophilous British

/ zəʊˈɒfɪləs /

adjective

(of plants) pollinated by animals
of, characterized by, or relating to zoophilism

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Etymology

Origin of zoophilous

First recorded in 1885–90; zoo- + -philous

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