"snake-fright" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From snake + -fright. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|snake|fright}} snake + -fright Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} snake-fright (uncountable)
  1. (rare) A fear of snakes; ophiophobia. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Phobias Synonyms: snake fear, snake fright

Alternative forms

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