chionophobia

/kɪˌoʊnəˈfōbɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A persistent and irrational fear of snow.

“After the blizzard, she struggled with chionophobia, finding it hard to leave her warm home.”

2. noun

A type of specific phobia that is an abnormal or unrealistic fear of snow.

“Her psychologist diagnosed her with chionophobia, which was causing her to avoid winter activities.”

Synonyms

  • phobophobia
  • specific phobia

Antonyms

  • heliotropism
  • sneezophilia