aquaphobic


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aquaphobic

(ˌækwəˈfəʊbɪk)
adj
abnormally afraid of water
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Adj.1.aquaphobic - abnormally afraid of wateraquaphobic - abnormally afraid of water    
afraid - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"
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