aurophobia

/ɔːrəʊˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A fear of gold.

“Her aurophobia made it difficult for her to accept gifts of jewelry from her wealthy uncle.”

2. noun

A fear or aversion to gold.

“The patient’s aurophobia was a result of a traumatic experience involving a gold necklace.”

Synonyms

  • chrysophobia
  • xanthophobia

Antonyms

  • auriphilia
  • chryseophobia