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zoophilous

[zoh-of-uh-luh s]
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adjective
  1. Botany. adapted to pollination by animals, especially those other than insects.
  2. having an affinity for animals.
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Also zo·o·phil·ic [zoh-uh-fil-ik] /ˌzoʊ əˈfɪl ɪk/.

Origin of zoophilous

First recorded in 1885–90; zoo- + -philous
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British Dictionary definitions for zoophilous

zoophilous

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