galeophobia
English
/ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/
noun
Definitions
- The irrational fear of sharks or dogfish.
- (uncommon) The irrational fear of cats or felines.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek γαλεός (shark).
Origin
Ancient Greek
γαλεός
Gloss
shark
Concept
Semantic Field
Animals
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
鮫