galeophobia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γαλεός (galeos, “dogfish, small shark”) (a type of shark with weasel-like markings; derived from γαλῆ (galē), γαλέη (galeē, “weasel, cat”)) + phobia.

Noun

galeophobia (uncountable)

1. The fear of sharks.

Translations

galeophobia

• Greek: γαλεοφοβία (el) (galeofovia) f