selenophobia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormal or irrational fear of the Moon.
  2. A fear of selenium due to its perceived status as a carcinogen and toxin.

Pronunciation

/səˌli.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Word forms

selenophobia selenophobias

Etymology

From seleno- + -phobia, from Ancient Greek Σελήνη (Selḗnē, “Moon”) + φόβος (phóbos, “fear”).

Antonyms

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