Astraphobia
an abnormal fear of thunder and lightning.
noun
a fear of thunder and lightning
noun
See brontophobia
astraphobia as·tra·pho·bi·a (ās’trə-fō’bē-ə)
n.
An abnormal fear of lightning and thunder.
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