Word: xerophobia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xe
ro
pho
bi
a
Definition: A fear of dryness; the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
Morphemes:
Affix: xero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: dry; dryness
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξηρός
Language: grc
Decoded: xeros
Meaning: dry
Affix: -phobia
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns meaning fear of a specific thing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φοβία
Language: grc
Decoded: -phobia
Meaning: -φοβία