insectophobia en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English insect Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Ancient Greek -φοβία (-phobía)der. Latin New Latinbor. English -phobia English insectophobia From insect + -o- + -phobia.
Meanings
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(uncountable) An abnormal fear of insects.
Remembering her insectophobia I did not point out the amazing line of ants ferrying leaves up the wall.