galeophobia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γαλεός (galeós), a type of shark with weasel-like markings, derived from γαλῆ (galê), γαλέη (galéē, “weasel, cat”)[1] +‎ -phobia.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/

Noun

galeophobia (uncountable)

  1. The irrational fear of sharks or dogfish.
  2. (uncommon) The irrational fear of cats or felines.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • galeophile
  • galeophilic

Translations

References

  1. ^ “Galeophobia” at Medical Dictionary.
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