insectophobia
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From insect + -o- + -phobia.
Pronunciation
[edit]- Rhymes: -əʊbiə
Noun
[edit]insectophobia (uncountable)
- (pathology) An abnormal fear of insects.
- Remembering her insectophobia I did not point out the amazing line of ants ferrying leaves up the wall.
Synonyms
[edit]Related terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]fear of insects — see entomophobia