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Word of the Day – Xocolatophobia

By November 5, 2022Word of the Day

Xocolatophobia (noun)

ko-ko-lay-to-fo-bee-a

an irrational or disproportionate fear of chocolate.

Xocolatophobia “fear of chocolate” is a compound of Nahuatl chocolātl “a drink made from ground, roasted cocoa beans” and the combining form -phobia. The tradition for naming phobias is to use the Ancient Greek translation of the feared word, but because chocolate does not translate into Ancient Greek, the Nahuatl source is used instead.

Example sentences

“Easter was a nightmare thanks to his Xocolatophobia.”

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