Definition

A strong love or passion for archery.

Example

His toxophily led him to compete in archery tournaments every year.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of toxophily?

Yeah, it's the love for archery, right?

Exactly! I think it’s such a fascinating hobby.

It really is! I’ve always wanted to try archery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toxophily is formed from "toxo-" (from Greek "toxon", meaning bow) and "-phily" (from Greek "philia", meaning love or affinity). The word describes a love or affinity for archery, specifically the use of a bow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tox' as relating to a 'bow' in Greek and 'phily' as a love for something — so toxophily means a love for bows or archery.

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