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nyctophobia


Pronunciation: /ˌniktəˈfōbēə
noun
extreme or irrational fear of the night or of darkness.

Origin
early 20th century: from Greek nux, nukt- 'night' + phobia.

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Because of her nyctophobia, the worst thing you could say to Sandy was, "Good night!"

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