coprophilism

/kɒprəˈfɪlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A fascination or attraction to feces, often used to describe a psychological or pathological condition.

“The psychiatrist studied the patient’s case of coprophilism, trying to understand the underlying causes.”

2. noun

A love or admiration of dung, often exhibited by some insects or animals.

“The entomologist explained that some species of flies exhibit coprophilism, helping to clean up organic waste.”

Synonyms

  • dungophilia
  • scatology

Antonyms

  • coprophobia