"felinophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From feline + -o- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|feline|-o-|-phobia}} feline + -o- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} felinophobia (uncountable)
  1. Synonym of ailurophobia Tags: uncountable Synonyms: ailurophobia [synonym, synonym-of]

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