"molysmophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Ancient Greek molysma, filth, infection, + phobos, fear. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} molysmophobia (uncountable)
  1. A morbid fear of dirt, germs or contamination. Tags: uncountable
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