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Word of the Day – Anthophobia

By June 27, 2026Word of the Day

Anthophobia (noun)

an-tho-fo-bee-a

An irrational fear of flowers.

First recorded in 1835–40; antho- + -phobia

Example sentences

“The wildflowers are going crazy in this heat, it’s not a good time to suffer from anthophobia!”

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