toxophily

/tɒksəˈfaɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A love of poison or poisonous plants, especially those having brightly coloured flowers

“The botanist’s toxophily was evident in her fascination with the deadly nightshade’s beauty.”

Synonyms

  • poisonophilia
  • toxicomania

Antonyms

  • pharmaceutics
  • pharmacy