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-philus

noun combining form
-phi·​lus | \ f(ə)ləs\

Definition of -philus

: creature attracted to (such) a food or habitat —in generic names CampephilusSpermophilus

History and Etymology for -philus

New Latin, from Latin, loving, from Greek philos

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