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insectophobia

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -əʊbiə

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noun

Meaning 1

An abnormal fear of insects.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

Examples

  • Remembering her insectophobia I did not point out the amazing line of ants ferrying leaves up the wall.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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.