This week’s theme
Words related to the senses

This week’s words
proprioception
macrosmatic
photophobia
amusia
gustatory

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PRONUNCIATION:

(fo-tuh-FO-bee-uh)

MEANING:

noun: An abnormal sensitivity to light.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Greek photo- (light) + -phobia (fear). Earliest documented use: 1772.

USAGE:

“‘Do you always have to wear those sunglasses?’ she snapped. ...
‘Yes, I pretty much always wear them outdoors. I have a mild form of photophobia.’”
Nola Cross; A Family for Christmas; Tule Publishing; 2019.

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