noun
an irrational fear or aversion to garlic
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Alliumphobia is a rare specific phobia characterized by an intense fear of garlic, onions, or other members of the allium family.
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I heard Sarah has alliumphobia, so we have to be careful not to use garlic in her food.
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Some people think alliumphobia is just a silly fear of onions, but it can be a serious anxiety disorder.
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His alliumphobia was so severe that he couldn't even bear to be in the same room as someone cooking with garlic.