galeophobia
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek γαλεός (galeós), a type of shark with weasel-like markings, derived from γαλῆ (galê), γαλέη (galéē, “weasel, cat”)[1] + -phobia.
Pronunciation[edit]
(US) IPA(key): /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/
Noun[edit]
galeophobia (uncountable)
Synonyms[edit]
- (fear of sharks): selachophobia
- (fear of cats): ailurophobia
Antonyms[edit]
- (antonym(s) of “fear of cats”): ailurophilia
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
irrational fear of sharks or dogfish
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fear of cats and felines — see ailurophobia
References[edit]
- ^ “Galeophobia” at Medical Dictionary.