"spider-fear" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From spider + fear. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spider|fear}} spider + fear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spider-fear (uncountable)
  1. The fear of spiders; arachnophobia. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fear Synonyms: arachnophobia, spider fear
    Sense id: en-spider-fear-en-noun-093xDOxr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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