toxo-

(Greek: bow, arrow)

toxophilist
A collector of bows and arrows.
toxophilite (s) (noun), toxophilites (pl)
1. Someone who is devoted to archery: Herman's father is a toxophilite who is especially fond of using a bow and arrows in competition with others as a competitive sport or a recreational activity.
2. Etymology: from Greek toxon, "bow" + -philos, "loving."
A person who is devoted to archery.
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toxophily
Having a fondness for archery; perhaps as, a result of being an expert in archery.