philopogon

/fɪləˈpɒɡən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of orchid; or a term used to describe a person who is a lover of orchids.

“She was an avid philopogon, with a vast collection of rare orchids at home.”

2. noun

A lover or enthusiast of something, especially in an excessive or obsessive manner.

“He was a philopogon of 80s music and spent all his free time listening to vinyl records.”

Synonyms

  • enthusiast
  • orchidophile

Antonyms

  • disdainer
  • hater