Ombrophobia
/ˌɒm.brəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/noun
An intense fear of rain.
Did you know?Ombrophobia is not just an irrational fear; it connects to ancient beliefs where rain was seen as both a blessing and a curse, tied to the whims of gods.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὄμβρος (ombros)
“A pouring rain or shower.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
φοβία (phobia)
“Fear, dread, or aversion.”
19th Century
English
ombrophobia
“Coined to describe an aversion to rain, combining Greek roots.”
Modern English
English
ombrophobia
“Classified in psychological terms as an irrational fear of rain.”
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