Definitions
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- noun
fear ofbees
Etymologies
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From Latin apis ("bee") + -phobia
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Examples
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< P align = justify > I never thought I'd think fondly upon the days Carl was stricken by apiphobia (fear of bees) or iophobia (poison).
Hurlophobia 2009
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"To test my theory and overcome my apiphobia , I deliberately placed myself in this bee garden and started noticing all the beautiful sounds they make."
Wired Top Stories Hugh Hart 2010
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This assuredly is not helping my severe and debilitating apiphobia / vespaphobia.
Saying yes... 2008
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