**Ceruleoculophobia** *(noun)*
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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.
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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.