"belonephobia" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈbɛloʊnɛfoʊbiːə/
Etymology: From Ancient Greek βελόνη (belónē, “needle”) + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|grc:βελόνη<t:needle>|phobia}} Ancient Greek βελόνη (belónē, “needle”) + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} belonephobia (uncountable)
  1. An irrational fear of needles and pins, usually resulting in abnormal behavior and anxiety. Wikipedia link: fear of needles Tags: uncountable Synonyms: aichmophobia, trypanophobia Related terms: belonoid
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