n. fear or phobia of palindromes . Etymology: palindromic form of "phobia" - "palindrome" itself from Greek παλινδρώμοσ meaning "back-running", ie. "a running back or recurrence ". In Greek -φοβία (from φόβοσ meaning "fear") the emphasis is on the "i"; in English usage on the "o". Pronunciation in IPA: {aibofob'i:a} (international) or { aibo (ü)f'oübia} (English).

Scene: caféDate: 1 February 2010Context: we enter in the middle of a conversation between two people who do not know each other very wellEve: (hesitantly) I should mention - I am aibhophobic. Aibohphobia !? With a name like that?! Are you on the level, madam?!?Eve: *coughs* *eyes bulge*Otis: (mischievously) kinda reminds of the time some guy kissed me off with "Sit on a potato pan, Otis!".Eve: *scratches head uncontrollably*Otis: (rubbing chin thoughtfully) still, that wasn't nearly as bad as when Delia failed to borrow or rob the Evil Olive.Eve: *now very agitated, punches Otis accidentally*Otis: wtf?! Dammit I'm mad!!!Eve: I'm sorry, this date really isn't working out for me *leaves*Otis: (to self) somehow I just knew we shoulda rescheduled.