"sarmassophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek σάρξ (sárx, “flesh”) + μάσσω (mássō, “touch, knead, press”) + -o- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|σάρξ||flesh}} Ancient Greek σάρξ (sárx, “flesh”), {{af|en|-o-|-phobia}} -o- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sarmassophobia (uncountable)
  1. (rare, humorous) A fear of romantic interactions such as dating and kissing. Tags: humorous, rare, uncountable
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