insectophobia

noun

insectophobia

noun

Etymology From insect + -o- + -phobia.

1

Medicine, Pathology, Sciences An abnormal fear of insects.

Remembering her insectophobia I did not point out the amazing line of ants ferrying leaves up the wall.

Synonyms: entomophobia
Related terms: insectophobe

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