SINCE 1828
aerophobia
noun
aero·pho·bia
| \ ˌer-ō-ˈfō-bē-ə
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Definition of aerophobia
: fear or strong dislike of flying
Other Words from aerophobia
aerophobe
\ ˈer-ō-ˌfōb
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noun
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noun
aerophobic
\ ˌer-ō-ˈfō-bik
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
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aerophobia
noun
aero·pho·bia
| \ ˌar-ō-ˈfō-bē-ə, ˌer-
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Medical Definition of aerophobia
1
: abnormal or excessive fear of drafts or of fresh air
2
: fear or strong dislike of flying
Other Words from aerophobia
aerophobic
\ -bik
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adjective
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adjective
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