xyrophobic
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From xyro- (“razor”) + -phobic.
Adjective
[edit]xyrophobic (not comparable)
- (rare) Abnormally fearful of razors and other sharp cutting instruments.
- 2004, Douglas Walker, Graham Walker, The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide, Simon & Schuster, →ISBN, page 83:
- Many people suffering from hair loss are also xyrophobic, or have a fear of razors and other sharp cutting instruments.