What does psychrophobia mean?
Psychrophobia means (rare) An abnormal sensitivity to, or fear of cold.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(rare) An abnormal sensitivity to, or fear of cold.
One bright, icy afternoon–shall I ever forget it?–while little Philly, at the prospect of a bath, was suffering under a severe attack of Psychrophobia, the baby, held in Aggy's now careful arms, was gazing through the window panes.
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Psychrophobia means (rare) An abnormal sensitivity to, or fear of cold.
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One bright, icy afternoon–shall I ever forget it?–while little Philly, at the prospect of a bath, was suffering under a severe attack of Psychrophobia, the baby, held in Aggy's now careful arms, was gazing through the window panes.
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