NEOPHOBIC

Etymology

Noun

neophobic (plural neophobics)

(psychology) A person or animal that fears or dislikes new or novel experiences or food.

Synonym: paleophobic

Antonyms: paleophilic, neophobic

Adjective

neophobic (not comparable)

Relating to neophiles or to neophilia; fearing or disliking novelty and that which is new

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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