Definitions

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  • noun fear of bees

Etymologies

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From Latin apis ("bee") +‎ -phobia

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Examples

  • < 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

  • "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

  • This assuredly is not helping my severe and debilitating apiphobia / vespaphobia.

    Saying yes... 2008

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