arachnophobia

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Etymology

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

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

Noun

arachnophobia (usually uncountable, plural arachnophobias)

  1. An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids (especially spiders).

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