Belonephobia Definition

bĕlə-nə-fōbē-ə
noun
An abnormal fear of sharply pointed objects, especially needles.
American Heritage
Excessive fear of sharply pointed objects, especially needles.
American Heritage Medicine

An irrational fear of needles and pins, usually resulting in abnormal behavior and anxiety.

Wiktionary

Origin of Belonephobia

  • Surface form belone +"Ž -phobia. From Ancient Greek βελόνη (belónÄ“, “needle") + φόβος (phóbos, “fear").

    From Wiktionary

  • Greek belonē needle gwelə- in Indo-European roots –phobia

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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