chaetophobia

Origin
Main Entry:  chaetophobia
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a fear of hair
Etymology:  Greek 'long flowing hair'
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Chaetophobia is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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Word Origin & History

chaetophobia
"fear of hair," from Gk. khaite "long flowing hair." Chaeto- has been taken as a comb. form meaning "spine, bristle."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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