Frigophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Frigophobia is a noun meaning An abnormal and persistent fear of becoming cold, or freezing.
Meaning
An abnormal and persistent fear of becoming cold, or freezing.
More Meanings
- A fear of falling on ice.
Example Sentences
Frigophobia, or "morbid fear of catching cold", is a clinical condition described by Chinesse psychiatrists as a culture-related syndrome of the Chinese (Rin, 1966).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cryophobe, pyrophobia, phobia, phobiaphobia, phobophobia, thermophobia.
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