Where does “keraunophobia” come from?
keraunophobia (English) comes from English kerauno-, from Ancient Greek κεραυνός, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂- — head, top; horn.
keraunophobia (English): An abnormal fear of thunder and lightning
Definitions
- An abnormal fear of thunder and lightning
Ancestry of “keraunophobia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | kerauno- | thunderbolt, thunder, lightning |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κεραυνός | thunderbolt, lightning strike |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerh₂- | head, top; horn |