Etymology

oneirophobia

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Today it means: The fear of dreams. Full definition →

English oneiro- ← Ancient Greek ὄνειρος (óneiros)
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The story

  1. Ancient Greekὄνειρος (óneiros)
  2. Englishoneiro-
  3. English todayoneirophobia

From oneiro- + -phobia.

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