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单词 phillumenist
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Definition of phillumenist in English:

phillumenist

noun fɪˈluːmənɪstfəˈl(y)o͞omənəst

  • A collector of matchbox or matchbook labels.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Phillumenists collect matchbox labels, skillets, matchboxes, matchbook covers, matchbooks, and other forms of match packaging as well as match strikers, match holders, matchbox holders and matchbook holders.

Derivatives

  • phillumeny

    • noun
    • Phillumeny is simply the name given to the hobby of collecting Matchbox Labels, Matchbooks (Matchcovers) and any memorabilia connected with matches.

Origin

1940s: from phil- 'loving' + Latin lumen 'light' + -ist.

 
 

Definition of phillumenist in US English:

phillumenist

nounfəˈl(y)o͞omənəst

  • A collector of matchboxes or matchbooks.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Phillumenists collect matchbox labels, skillets, matchboxes, matchbook covers, matchbooks, and other forms of match packaging as well as match strikers, match holders, matchbox holders and matchbook holders.

Origin

1940s: from phil- ‘loving’ + Latin lumen ‘light’ + -ist.

 
 
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