Dutch

Noun

watervrees f ‎(uncountable)

1. (literally) aquaphobia, fear of water
2. (archaic, euphemistic) rabies

Synonyms

• (rabies): hondsdolheid

See also

• koudwatervrees

References

• M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]