entomophobia
nounEtymology From entomo- + -phobia.
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Usually Abnormal fear of insects or similar arthropods.
- Spiders are a common cause of entomophobia (specifically called arachnophobia).2024 May 23, Vincent H. Resh, “Entomophobia”, in Chit Chat Club, page 4:
- Related terms
- entomophobe, entomophobic