English word aerophobia comes from English nuptial, English aero- (Air or aircraft.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| nuptial | English (eng) | Capable, or characteristic, of breeding.. Of or pertaining to wedding and marriage. |
| aero- | English (eng) | Air or aircraft. |
| aerophobia | English (eng) | (medical) A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies.. (rare, by extension or possibly from acrophobia) Fear of heights. (travel) Fear of flying. An aversion to fresh air, drafts or breezes. |