Definitions
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- noun A type of
urban explorer who illegally visits the ancient "catacombs " (actually ancient quarries linked by tunnels) beneathParis . - noun by extension Any individual who explores
subterranean quarries ,mines , orcatacombs .
Etymologies
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Examples
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To be a cataphile, it helps to have feline nerves.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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"Put your feet like mine," our cataphile offered, adjusting his headlamp.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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Suddenly, there was singing and shouting and laughing in the distance: We had stepped into the world of cataphile art.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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"Put your feet like mine," our cataphile offered, adjusting his headlamp.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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"Put your feet like mine," our cataphile offered, adjusting his headlamp.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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Suddenly, there was singing and shouting and laughing in the distance: We had stepped into the world of cataphile art.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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To be a cataphile, it helps to have feline nerves.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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To be a cataphile, it helps to have feline nerves.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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Suddenly, there was singing and shouting and laughing in the distance: We had stepped into the world of cataphile art.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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