lachanophobia

[ lak-uhn-uh-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of vegetables.

Other Words From

• lach·an·o·pho·bic adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lachanophobia¹

First recorded in 2000–05; from Greek láchano(n) “garden herb, vegetable” + -phobia

Example Sentences

What possible fear could be lurking behind the word lachanophobia?

From Washington Post