Mottephilia

The polar opposite of mottephobia; having a deep appreciation and love of moths

We always have to stop whenever he sees a moth. He has terrible mottephilia

by Final Fox October 6, 2023

motorphilia

Having a strong affinity for objects that are powered by an engine or a motor and must be controlled by a human agent—This includes, but is not limited to, all motor vehicles such as cars, planes, boats, tractors, and even power tools. Related terms: motorphile, motorphiliac.

I have a bit of motorphilia. I've been collecting Ferraris for 25 years now.

by Michelle Greer May 24, 2007

mottephobia

a major fear of moths, mainly the really big ones. especially when the come near you and buzz right in your ear.

a fear which i admit i have. mottephobia.

never wanting to be near a giant moth in fear of it flying into your ear.

by the wind is changing September 12, 2005