Definition of acarophobia

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ac·a·ro·pho·bi·a

(

-r

-f

) KEY

NOUN:

An abnormal fear of mites, other small insects, or worms.

ETYMOLOGY:
acar(id) + -phobia

OTHER FORMS:
aca·ro·phobe(Noun), aca·ro·phobic (-f

k) KEY (Adjective)

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