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porphyrophobic

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek πορφῠ́ρᾱ (porphúrā, purple) +‎ -phobic.

Adjective

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porphyrophobic (comparative more porphyrophobic, superlative most porphyrophobic)

  1. Exhibiting porphyrophobia.

Noun

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porphyrophobic (plural porphyrophobics)

  1. One who exhibits porphyrophobia.
    • 2023 June 28, Jeff Kori, “Porphyrophobia: Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment”, in Health Spot[1]:
      Many porphyrophobics have had bad experiences with purple. Maybe they saw a purple monster or ate a purple popsicle that tasted like regret. Either way, purple triggers their panic button.