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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ζῦθος (zûthos, “barley beer”) + -phile.
Noun
zythophile (plural zythophiles)
- (rare) A person who loves beer.
2019 May 1, Nicole Teitler, “North Fork Brewing Stokes Craft Beer Trend: Converting former firehouse to a house of hops”, in The Independent, volume 26, number 33, East Hampton, NY, page B15:Downtown Riverhead is the ultimate watering hole for zythophiles, those who particularly enjoy a cold pint, with several craft breweries within walking distance of each other (or should we say, stumbling distance?).
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Pronunciation
Noun
zythophile m (plural zythophiles)
- zythophile (lover of beer)