entomophobia en · NOUN
Etymology
From entomo- + -phobia.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) Abnormal fear of insects or similar arthropods.
Spiders are a common cause of entomophobia (specifically called arachnophobia).
2024 May 14, Vincent H. Resh, “Entomophobia”, in Chit Chat Club, page 4:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| entomophobias | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (8)
ko 곤충공포증 (fear of insects) · sw hofu ya wadudu (fear of insects) · fi hyönteisten pelko (fear of insects) · ja 虫嫌い (fear of insects) · it entomofobia (fear of insects) · cmn 昆蟲恐懼症 /昆虫恐惧症 (fear of insects) · cmn 恐蟲症 /恐虫症 (fear of insects) · et entomofoobia (fear of insects)