Meaning of chionophobia | Babel Free

Definitions

Fear of snow.

uncountable

Examples

“Do you hesitate to step outside when it snows? Do you insist on keeping off the highways when they are snow-packed? Every time you see⟳ a flake falling, do you wish⟳ you were in Florida? Does even a snow⟳ flurry send⟳ you into a frenzy? If you have⟳ these symptoms, don’t let⟳ anyone call⟳ you a fraidy-cat? You’ve got chionophobia!”

“Snowbirds have⟳ an often-contagious case of cryophobia, or fear of the cold, along with chionophobia — intense fear of snow⟳.”

“I don’t have⟳ chionophobia, a fear of snow⟳. I’ve been an avid snowshoer and a snowball flinger of some repute.”

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