galeophobia

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek γαλεός (galeós), a type of shark with weasel-like markings, derived from γαλῆ (galê), γαλέη (galéē, “weasel, cat”) +‎ -phobia. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/ === Noun === galeophobia (uncountable) The irrational fear of sharks or dogfish. (uncommon) The irrational fear of cats or felines. ==== Synonyms ==== (fear of sharks): selachophobia (fear of cats): ailurophobia ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “fear of cats”): ailurophilia ==== Related terms ==== galeophile galeophilic ==== Translations ==== === References ===