chrysophile

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English

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Etymology

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From chryso- +‎ -phile.

Noun

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chrysophile (plural chrysophiles)

  1. A person who loves gold.
    • 1969, Wilhelm Röpke, Against the Tide, page 232:
      All the experts, or would-be experts, in currency matters can be divided into two main groups, those to whom gold is a thorn in their flesh [] and those who have a predilection for gold and who shall be baptized chrysophiles.

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