belonephobia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An irrational fear of needles and pins, usually resulting in abnormal behavior and anxiety.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛloʊnɛfoʊbiːə/

Word forms

belonephobia

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βελόνη (belónē, “needle”) + -phobia.

Related words

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