DEFINITION: n., The fear of eating the skins of fruits, vegetables, or small animals. v., To worry about saving one's skin while chewing on a rind, peel, or pelt.

Dermaphobia

Created by: Guest

Pronunciation: der-ma-fo-bee-ya

Sentence: My dermaphobic friend refused to eat the apple without it being thoroughly washed, dried and peeled. But for what it's worth, she also stores her urine in mason jars.

Etymology: Derma (skin) + phobia (fear)

Points: 6059

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