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gnomophobia

gnomophobia noun: a fear or dislike of garden gnomes.

Noun

gnomophobia (uncountable)

  1. (humorous, informal) A fear or dislike of garden gnomes.
    • Pop superstar Elton John says "gnomophobia" is partly to blame for the delay in getting his animated film, "Gnomeo and Juliet," brought to life.2009 May 26, “Elton John, Ont. premier announce animation funding”, in CTV News
    • “It’s good to confront the received wisdom that all gnomes are nasty,” Mr. Llewelyn-Bowen said. Referring to his wife, he added: “Also, Jackie has had to overcome her poshness and confront her gnomophobia.”2013 May 20, Sarah Lyall, “Common Gnomes Pop Up at Rarefied Flower Show, to Horror of Many”, in The New York Times

Origin of gnomophobia

From gnome + -o- + -phobia.

Questions about gnomophobia

What does gnomophobia mean?
Gnomophobia means a fear or dislike of garden gnomes.
What part of speech is gnomophobia?
Gnomophobia is a noun.

Words near gnomophobia in the dictionary

  1. gnomonists
  2. gnomonological
  3. gnomonologies
  4. gnomonology
  5. gnomons
  6. gnomophobia
  7. Gnosall
  8. Gnosall Heath
  9. gnosanopsia
  10. gnoscopine
  11. gnoscopines

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