noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He was a passionate rockhound who spent most of his weekends exploring the hills for new finds.

Definition:A person who engages in rockhounding or the collecting of rocks, minerals, and fossils for hobby or interest.

From rockhound

Example:Each rockhounding expedition aimed to gather new specimens from various geological formations.

Definition:A specific example of something that is used as evidence of the quality, condition, or effectiveness of the whole.

From specimen

Example:Rockhounding involves both collecting and studying the geological history of a site.

Definition:The act of gathering or amassing, especially of items for study, display, or enjoyment.

From collecting