/ænθoʊˈfɒbiə/ (an-thoh-FOH-bee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A fear or aversion to flowers, or a fear of beautiful things.

“Her anthophobia was triggered by the sight of blooming flowers in the garden.”

2. noun

A more general fear of something unpleasant or repulsive, especially a fear of being overwhelmed by it.

“The crowds and noise of the city triggered his anthophobia and he decided to move to the countryside.”