herpetophobia

English

noun

Definitions

Fear of reptiles, amphibians, and similar animals.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἑρπετόν (reptile, creeping animal, serpent).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἑρπετόν

Gloss

reptile, creeping animal, serpent

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Cognates and derived terms

herpetologia French
herpétologie French
ἑρπετόν Ancient Greek
ερπετό Greek (modern)