cynophobia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines.

Pronunciation

/ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/

Word forms

cynophobia cynophobias

Etymology

From cyno- + -phobia. Piecewise doublet of canophobia.

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