Hippophobia
noun
a fear of horses
Word Origin
Greek hippos ‘horse’
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[hip-uh-pot-uh-muh s] /ˌhɪp əˈpɒt ə məs/ noun, plural hippopotamuses, hippopotami [hip-uh-pot-uh-mahy] /ˌhɪp əˈpɒt əˌmaɪ/ (Show IPA) 1. a large herbivorous mammal, Hippopotamus amphibius, having a thick hairless body, short legs, and a large head and muzzle, found in and near the rivers, lakes, etc., of Africa, and able to remain under water for a considerable […]
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[hip-oh zuh-rahy-tuh s] /ˈhɪp oʊ zəˈraɪ təs/ noun 1. ancient name of .