Xanthophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /zæn.θəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xanthophobia is a noun meaning (rare) Fear of the colour yellow.
Meaning
(rare) Fear of the colour yellow.
More Meanings
- (rare) An aversion to yellow light.
Example Sentences
'Way I heard it, the dad has xanthophobia,' Koenig said.
The aversion to yellow light, or xanthophobia, that loggerhead hatchlings show sets them apart from other sea turtle species.
One function of xanthophobia in loggerhead hatchlings may be to reduce the attraction of light sources with a substantial participation of long-wavelength light.
For example, he construed from my xanthophobia that I must first have serialised my reminiscences in the yellow-backed Holywell Street Journal, of dubious and questionable memory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xanthopia, xanthopsy, xanthopsia, xanthochromism, xanthoderma, xanthochroia.
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