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equinophobia

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English

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Etymology

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From equine +‎ -o- +‎ -phobia.

Noun

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equinophobia (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of hippophobia.
    • 2017, Edward Grinnan, Always By My Side, page 139:
      Then there was her equinophobia. Did I mention her reaction to horses? Millie would become completely unstrung at the sight of a horse, of which there are a surprising number on the streets of Manhattan, []
    • 2023, Bernadette Johnson, The Big Book of Horse Trivia for Kids:
      What is equinophobia? Many people have a love of horses, but some people are frightened of them.