fancier
noun
fan·ci·er
ˈfan(t)-sē-ər 
1
: one that has a special liking or interest
2
: a person who breeds or grows a particular animal or plant for points of excellence
a pigeon fancier
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many chocolate fanciers like their favorite confection without the addition of milk or a lot of sugar
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Anything after that, a pet owner would need to apply for an animal fanciers license.
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PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Shroom Around the World Mushroom spores disregard national borders and even cross oceans, and so does Mushroom Observer, uniting mushroom fanciers around the world.
—Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Anything after that, a pet owner would need to apply for an animal fanciers license.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2024
Theater can flood the senses, dousing us in sights, sounds, vibrations — and maybe a whiff of Chanel No. 5 from a perfume fancier in a nearby seat.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
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“Fancier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fancier. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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fancier
noun
fan·ci·er
ˈfan(t)-sē-ər
: a person with a special liking or interest
a cat fancier
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