lachanophobia

[ lak-uhn-uh-foh-bee-uh ]

/ ˌlæk ən əˈfoʊ bi ə /

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noun

an irrational or disproportionate fear of vegetables.

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Origin of lachanophobia

First recorded in 2000–05; from Greek láchano(n) “garden herb, vegetable” + -phobia

OTHER WORDS FROM lachanophobia

lach·an·o·pho·bic, adjective, noun

Words nearby lachanophobia

lacewing, lacewood, lacework, Lacey, La Chaise, lachanophobia, laches, Lachesis, Lachine, Lachish, Lachlan