"achluophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀχλύς (akhlús, “darkness”) and -phobia. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀχλύς||darkness}} Ancient Greek ἀχλύς (akhlús, “darkness”), {{af|en|-phobia}} -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} achluophobia (uncountable)
  1. The fear of darkness. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Phobias Related terms: achluophobic

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