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Word of the Day 12/11/24 Samhainophobia
Samhainophobia (noun)
samhainophobia [ sou-win-uh-foh-bee-uh ]
noun
1. an abnormal or extreme fear of Halloween
Origin: The origin of the term traces back to the Celtic word Samhuin, meaning All Hallows Eve to Christians, though Samhuin predates the introduction of Christianity to the region it originated in, Ireland, by at least 4000 years. Samfuin (alternate spelling of Samhuin) comes from Old Irish word sam, meaning "summer", and fuin, meaning "end".
Example Sentences
Can someone be cured of samhainophobia, or any of the related phobias mentioned above?
From Forbes
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samhainophobia [ sou-win-uh-foh-bee-uh ]
noun
1. an abnormal or extreme fear of Halloween
Origin: The origin of the term traces back to the Celtic word Samhuin, meaning All Hallows Eve to Christians, though Samhuin predates the introduction of Christianity to the region it originated in, Ireland, by at least 4000 years. Samfuin (alternate spelling of Samhuin) comes from Old Irish word sam, meaning "summer", and fuin, meaning "end".
Example Sentences
Can someone be cured of samhainophobia, or any of the related phobias mentioned above?
From Forbes
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.