Mysophobia Definition

mīsō-fōbē-ə
noun
An abnormal fear of dirt or contamination.
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Other Word Forms of Mysophobia

Noun

Singular:
mysophobia
Plural:
mysophobias

Origin of Mysophobia

  • Greek musos uncleanness –phobia

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Ancient Greek μύσος (músos, “uncleanness").

    From Wiktionary

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