felinophobia
|fe-li-no-phobia|
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/ˌfiːlɪnəˈfoʊbiə/
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/ˌfiːlɪnəˈfəʊbiə/
fear of cats
Etymology
Etymology Information
'felinophobia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'felinus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to cats,' combined with the Greek word 'phobos,' meaning 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'felinus' combined with 'phobos' to form the modern English word 'felinophobia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of cats,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an irrational fear or phobia of cats.
Her felinophobia made it difficult for her to visit friends who owned cats.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/25 21:21