uxorious (adj.)
Pronunciation: êk-'sor-ee-yês or êg-'zor-ee-yês
Definition: Overly devoted or submissive to, dotingly or irrationally fond of, one's wife.
This fun little word comes from the Latin (again!! didn't see that coming!) uxor meaning "wife." It wasn't a quick jump to today's meaning. "Uxorial" is anything that is of or befitting a wife. There's also "uxoricide." Do not mistake me. I'm not advocating anything, just giving you the words.
Run the gambit of today's root!
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