symphilic

symphilic
\(ˈ)sim|filik\ adjective
Etymology: symphily + -ic
: of, relating to, or characterized by symphily

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symphile, symphilic etc.:
see sym-.

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  • symphilous — ˈsim(p)fələs adjective Etymology: symphily + ous : symphilic * * * symˈphilous adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑symphile …   Useful english dictionary

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