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coulrophobes

coulrophobes is the plural of coulrophobe.

Meaning of coulrophobe

Noun

coulrophobe (plural coulrophobes)

  1. A person who fears or dislikes clowns.
    • A jaunty, modern-day clown in jazzy clothes, Mr Tumble has only the merest dab of a red nose linking him to his big-top ancestors, making him acceptable viewing for the most committed coulrophobe.2015 July 8, Ryan Gilbey, “Justin Fletcher, king of CBeebies, gets ready to Tumble”, in The Guardian

Questions about coulrophobes

What is coulrophobes the plural of?
Coulrophobes is the plural of coulrophobe.

Words near coulrophobes in the dictionary

  1. coulottes
  2. coulrophile
  3. coulrophiles
  4. coulrophilia
  5. coulrophobe
  6. coulrophobes
  7. coulrophobia
  8. Coulsdon
  9. Coulson
  10. coulsonite
  11. Coulston

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