"cryophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From cryo- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|cryo|phobia}} cryo- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cryophobia (uncountable)
  1. Fear of cold. Tags: uncountable Related terms: cryophobe Translations (Translations): cryophobie [feminine] (French)

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