"snake-fright" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: snake + -fright Etymology templates: {{suf|en|snake|fright}} snake + -fright Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} snake-fright (uncountable)
  1. (rare) A fear of snakes; ophiophobia. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Phobias Synonyms: snake fear, snake fright
    Sense id: en-snake-fright-en-noun-DsGJzpyV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -fright

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