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bugbear

bête noire

bugbear noun

  /ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/ , /ˈbʌɡ.bɛɚ/ , /ˈbʌɡ.bɛː(ɹ)/
  • A source of dread; resentment; or irritation. [from late 16th c.]
  • (archaic, folklore) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
 croque-mitaine
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