ailurophobia
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From Ancient Greek αἴλουρος (ailuros, “cat”) + -phobia.
[edit] Noun
ailurophobia (usually uncountable; plural ailurophobias)
- An irrational fear or hatred of cats or other felines.
- 1920, Carl Can Vechten, The Tiger In The House[1], page 62–63:
- Whatever the cause there are many recorded instances of persons suffering from ailurophobia exhibiting symptoms of distress in rooms which apparently contained no cats; later cats would be discovered, hidden behind curtains or in closets.
- 1920, Carl Can Vechten, The Tiger In The House[1], page 62–63:
