toxophilite

noun tox·oph·i·lite \täk-ˈsä-fə-ˌlīt\

Definition of TOXOPHILITE

: a person fond of or expert at archery

— toxophilite adjective

— tox·oph·i·ly \-lē\ noun

Greek toxon bow, arrow + philos dear, loving

First Known Use: 1794

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