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gnomophobia

noun

Etymology

From gnome + -o- + -phobia.

  1. derived from gnomus
  2. borrowed from gnome
  3. formed as gnomophobia — “gnome + -o- + -phobia”

Definitions

  1. A fear or dislike of garden gnomes.

    • Pop superstar Elton John says "gnomophobia" is partly to blame for the delay in getting his animated film, "Gnomeo and Juliet," brought to life.
    • “It’s good to confront the received wisdom that all gnomes are nasty,” Mr. Llewelyn-Bowen said. Referring to his wife, he added: “Also, Jackie has had to overcome her poshness and confront her gnomophobia.”

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA