"nyctohylophobia" meaning in All languages combined

See nyctohylophobia on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From nycto- + hylo- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{af|en|nycto-|hylo-|-phobia}} nycto- + hylo- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nyctohylophobia (uncountable)
  1. The fear of dark forests or wooded areas. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Phobias Categories (place): Forests Hypernyms: hylophobia
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