arachnophobia

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Etymology

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From arachno- +‎ -phobia, from Ancient Greek ἀράχνη (arákhnē, spider) + φόβος (phóbos, fear).

Pronunciation

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  • enPR: a-rach*no-pho*bi-a
  • IPA(key): /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -əʊbiə

Noun

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arachnophobia (usually uncountable, plural arachnophobias)

  1. An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids, especially spiders.

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