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ailurophobia

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ai·lu·ro·phobe  (-lr-fb, -lr-)
n.
One who hates or fears cats.
[Greek ailouros, cat + -phobe.]
ai·luro·phobi·a n.
ailurophobia, aelurophobia, elurophobia
an abnormal fear of cats. Also called felinophobia.
See also: Cats
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ailurophobia - a morbid fear of catsailurophobia - a morbid fear of cats                
zoophobia - a morbid fear of animals
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