felinophobia

noun

fe·li·no·pho·bia fə-ˌlē-nō-ˈfō-bē-ə

: ailurophobia

I cannot confess to suffering from Felinophobia—fear of cats … . At least my unease over being around cats, of the possibility of them creeping up on me unawares … has never been diagnosed as a full-blown phobia.—

John W. Fountain

felinophobe

fə-ˈlē-nə-ˌfōb

noun

plural felinophobes

While the demands of the felinophobe can be extremely confusing and even irritating to cat lovers, keep in mind how difficult it must be for the affected person, who must find completely avoiding cats in modern society nearly impossible. —

Audrey Pavia

felinophobic

fə-ˌlē-nō-ˈfō-bik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

feline (noun) + -o- + -phobia

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of felinophobia was in 1932

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“Felinophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/felinophobia. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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