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Apiophobia: Abnormal Fear of Bees
Pronounced as Tape (without T) + Ee + O + Phobia.
Derived from Latin root Apis meaning Bee and the Greek root Phobos (constitutes -Phobia) meaning Fear.
Some words built on the root Apis:
- Apiary – A place where Beehives are kept and bees are raised for their honey
- Apiarian – An adjective that is used for anything related to bees or beekeeping
- Apiarist – A person who manages the Apiary
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Mel is so fearful of bees that he was diagnosed with MEL-IS-SO-phobia.
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