Pronounced mis-oh-KY-nee-uh, this word is a noun and refers to an unnatural or abnormal aversion to anything new, especially new ideas. It is a combination of the Greek words, mis or miso (hate) and caino (new).

Not a common word, this was brought to me, and thence to you, from A.Word.A.Day.

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