Anthophobia
Fear of flowers (extreme unease or aversion to flowers).
Anthophobia
Fear of flowers (extreme unease or aversion to flowers).
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Examples
"Her anthophobia meant she refused flowers even at happy events."
"Seeing petals on the floor triggered intense nausea for him due to anthophobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Anth- = flower (like 'anthology') — picture fearful petals in memory.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of floral arrangements, nausea, sweating, heart palpitations, sometimes avoidance of gardens or weddings."
Etymology
From Greek anthos = flower + phobos = fear.
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