"automysophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: auto- + mysophobia Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|auto|mysophobia}} auto- + mysophobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} automysophobia (uncountable)
  1. An abnormal fear of being dirty. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-automysophobia-en-noun-kYrITKzm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with auto-

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