Gynecomania

/ˌdʒɪnɪkoʊˈmeɪniə/ noun

Definition

An excessive or obsessive interest in or desire for women; an abnormal passion or infatuation directed toward women.

Etymology

From Greek 'gyne' (woman) and 'mania' (madness/excessive desire), literally meaning 'a madness for women' or obsessive interest in women.

Kelly Says

Unlike gynecolatry (worship of women), gynecomania suggests an obsessive, almost manic psychological state—it's a term from older psychology that's rarely used today.

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