apiphobia
|a-pi-pho-bi-a|
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/ˌeɪpiˈfoʊbiə/
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/ˌeɪpiˈfəʊbiə/
fear of bees
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apiphobia' originates from Latin and Greek, specifically the Latin word 'apis' (meaning 'bee') and the Greek word 'phobos' (meaning 'fear').
Historical Evolution
'apiphobia' is a modern coinage formed by combining the Latin root 'api-' (from 'apis') with the Greek-derived suffix '-phobia' (from 'phobos'), produced in New Latin/modern English usage to denote a specific phobia of bees.
Meaning Changes
Initially coined to denote 'fear of bees', this has remained the core meaning in modern usage without significant change.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an irrational or excessive fear of bees.
Her apiphobia kept her from walking into the garden when the flowers were in bloom.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/18 02:56