amathophobia
|a-ma-tho-pho-bia|
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/ˌæməθoʊˈfoʊbiə/
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/ˌæməθəˈfəʊbiə/
fear of dust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amathophobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amathos,' where 'amathos' meant 'dust,' combined with 'phobia,' meaning 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'amathos' combined with 'phobia' in modern English to form 'amathophobia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of dust,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/08 19:21