Where does “bozophobia” come from?
bozophobia (English) comes from English Bozo, from Spanish bozal, from Spanish bozo, from Medieval Latin bucceus — relating or belonging to the mouth.
bozophobia (English): The fear of clowns
Ancestry of “bozophobia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Bozo | A member of a West African ethnic group located... |
| 2 | Spanish | bozal | a muzzle; device to stop an animal from biting; a... |
| 3 | Spanish | bozo | down; muzzle, mouth; halter |
| 4 | Medieval Latin | bucceus | relating or belonging to the mouth |