aelurophobia
|ae-lu-ro-pho-bia|
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/ˌiːljʊrəˈfoʊbiə/
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/ˌiːljʊrəˈfəʊbiə/
fear of cats
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aelurophobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ailuros,' meaning 'cat,' and 'phobos,' meaning 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'ailuros' combined with 'phobos' in Greek to form 'aelurophobia,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of cats,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an irrational fear or phobia of cats.
Her aelurophobia made it difficult for her to visit friends who owned cats.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/17 14:21