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aerophobia

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aer·o·pho·bi·a  (âr-fb-)
n.
An abnormal fear of air, especially drafts.

aerophobia [ˌɛərəˈfəʊbɪə]
n
(Psychiatry) a pathological fear of draughts of air
aerophobic  adj

aerophobia
an abnormal dread of fresh air. — aerophobe, n.
See also: Atmosphere


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The lukewarm smiles of the cabin crew did little to alleviate my aerophobia and the only distraction I found was in the quaintness of the destination.
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