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epiplaphobia.

The irrational fear of furniture, sometimes specifically antique furniture.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The irrational fear of furniture, sometimes specifically antique furniture.

    neologism · rare · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἔπιπλα (épipla, “furniture”) + -phobia. Coined by Dr. Mark Griffiths in 2013 as the counterpart to epiplaphilia (sexual attraction to furniture).

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