noun
- a person who has an intense fear of bees
Usage: informal; formed from Greek 'apis' (bee) + '-phobe' (one who fears)
Examples
- My sister is an apiphobe and refuses to go outside during summer when bees are active.
- As an apiphobe, he always wears protective clothing when working in the garden.
- The apiphobe's anxiety increased when a bee flew near the picnic table.
- Many apiphones avoid parks and gardens where bees are commonly found.