ailurophobia
The origin and history of ailurophobia.
Etymology
First recorded in 1905, the word combines ailuro-, meaning cat, with -phobia, meaning fear or hatred. Both elements come from Ancient Greek.
The origin and history of ailurophobia.
First recorded in 1905, the word combines ailuro-, meaning cat, with -phobia, meaning fear or hatred. Both elements come from Ancient Greek.
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