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cordatophile
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Definition: one who collects Valentine memorabilia (or objects with a heart motif)

Pronunciation: core-DAT-uh-file

Related Words: cordatophily: the hobby itself [core-dat-OPH-uh-lee]

Word Roots:
  cordato- = heart-shaped
  -phile = lover or collector; -phily = collection

Resource:

Mike Sheehan, Author of The Word Parts Dictionary

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