Ceruleoculophobia

**Ceruleoculophobia** *(noun)*

**Definition:** Ceruleoculophobia is the fear of blue eyes. It is a specific phobia characterized by intense anxiety or distress when encountering individuals with blue eyes.

**Pronunciation:** /suh-roo-lee-oh-koo-loh-foh-bee-uh/

**Origin:** The term "ceruleoculophobia" is derived from the Latin words "caeruleus" meaning "blue" and "oculos" meaning "eyes".

**Example:** Sarah's ceruleoculophobia was evident when she struggled to maintain eye contact with her colleague, who had piercing blue eyes, and often experienced panic attacks in their presence.

by King Lilith March 21, 2024