Definition of Philogyny

1. Noun. Admiration for women.

Generic synonyms: Admiration, Esteem
Antonyms: Misogyny

Definition of Philogyny

1. n. Fondness for women; uxoriousness; -- opposed to misogyny.

Definition of Philogyny

1. Noun. the love or fondness for women. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Philogyny

1. [n -NIES]

Medical Definition of Philogyny

1. Fondness for women; uxoriousness; opposed to misogyny. Origin: Gr.; loving + woman. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Philogyny

phillyrin
philo-
philocrat
philocrats
philodendra
philodendron
philodendrons
philodox
philodoxes
philographer
philographers
philography
philogynies
philogynist
philogynists
philogyny (current term)
philolithite
philologer
philologers
philologian
philologians
philologic
philological
philologically
philologies
philologist
philologists
philologize
philologized
philologizes

Literary usage of Philogyny

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1. A Library of Poetry and Song: Being Choice Selections from the Best Poets by William Cullen Bryant (1874)
"He was a Turk, the color of mahogany ; And Laura saw him, and at first was glad, Because the Turks so much admire philogyny, Although their usage of their ..."

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