Ailurophobia
Fear of cats (intense, irrational fear of felines).
Ailurophobia
Fear of cats (intense, irrational fear of felines).
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Examples
"Ailurophobia caused her to cross the street when she saw a cat in the distance."
"Even photos of kittens triggered his ailurophobia and made him breathless."
Mnemonic Trick
Ailur- sounds like 'ailuro' (cat) — picture a hissing cat as the hook.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of cats, anxiety near animals, rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea, sometimes panic attacks."
Etymology
From Greek aílouros = cat.
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