Home › Words › C › cynolatrycynolatrycynolatry · noun — the worship of dogs.Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).EtymologyFrom cyno- + -latry.nounThe worship of dogs.e.g.“Such instances of insane cynolatry are not very common, fortunately, in this country; but on the Continent and in Great Britain they may be frequently seen...” — 1876, Appletons' journal:Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.cynomania 80% match — An abnormal love of dogs. vs cynolatry →cynophilia 79% match — A fondness for dogs or other canines. vs cynolatry →cynology 73% match — The study of dogs. vs cynolatry →canophilia 73% match — Synonym of cynophilia (“the love of dogs”). vs cynolatry →cynophobia 72% match — An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines. vs cynolatry →cynophagia 72% match — The practice of eating dog meat. vs cynolatry →cynophile 72% match — A person who loves canines; a dog lover. vs cynolatry →cynophilist 71% match — Synonym of cynophile (“a person who is fond of dogs”). vs cynolatry →