"belonephobia" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈbɛloʊnɛfoʊbiːə/
Etymology: Surface form belone + -phobia. From Ancient Greek βελόνη (belónē, “needle”) + φόβος (phóbos, “fear”). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|belone|phobia}} belone + -phobia, {{uder|en|grc|βελόνη||needle}} Ancient Greek βελόνη (belónē, “needle”) 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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