coprophilia

noun cop·ro·phil·ia \ˌkä-prə-ˈfi-lē-ə\

Definition of COPROPHILIA

: marked interest in excrement; especially : the use of feces or filth for sexual excitement

— cop·ro·phil·i·ac \-lē-ˌak\ noun

New Latin

First Known Use: 1923

Medical Dictionary

noun cop·ro·phil·ia \ˌkäp-rə-ˈfil-ē-ə\

: marked interest in excrement; especially : the use of feces or filth for sexual excitement

—cop·ro·phil·i·ac \-ē-ˌak\ noun

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