Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

curatolatry

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cu-ra-to-la-try
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The romantic attraction of women to an eligible male curate.

Archaic; Humorous; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"There was no further excitement in such amusements as visiting dirty cottagers! Alas! for human nature, when it assumes the garb of curatolatry. What sacrifices of inclination will women not offer upon that shrine?"
"Curatolatry is a light sporadic disorder which spreads a little at certain seasons, but, generally speaking, is not attended with important or even fatal results. But if a quiet girl with a lot of money should really fall in love with a poor curate, […]"

Etymology

From curate + -olatry.

Usage

Questions

What does curatolatry mean?: The romantic attraction of women to an eligible male curate.
Where does curatolatry come from?: From curate + -olatry.

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