zoophilous

[ zoh-of-uh-luhs ]

adjective

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

zoophilous

/ zəʊˈɒfɪləs /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoophilous¹

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