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belonephobia

(bĕlˌə-nə-fōˈbē-ə)

noun

An abnormal fear of sharply pointed objects, especially needles.

Origin:

Origin: Greek belonē, needle; see g^welə- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + -phobia

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