Where does “pyrophobia” come from?
pyrophobia (English) comes from English pyro, from Ancient Greek πῦρ, from Proto-Indo-European péh₂wr̥ — bonfire; spelt.
pyrophobia (English): An inordinate fear of or hatred of fire or flames
Definitions
- An inordinate fear of or hatred of fire or flames
Ancestry of “pyrophobia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | pyro | a pyromaniac; pyrocellulose; pyrotechnician |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πῦρ | a fire; lightning; a fever |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | péh₂wr̥ | bonfire; spelt |