zoophilism

noun

zo·​oph·​i·​lism zō-ˈäf-ə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce zoophilism (audio)
: attraction to or preference for animals: as
a
b
: preference by an insect of lower animals to humans as a source of food

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“Zoophilism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/zoophilism. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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