Infact
91 / 100
True

Oenophobia is described as the fear of wine.

Infact verdict: True (91/100).

The claim that oenophobia is the fear of wine is supported by multiple sources. The term originates from Greek, with 'oeno' meaning wine and 'phobia' meaning fear. Although it is a rare condition, it is recognized as causing genuine anxiety for those affected.

October 22, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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Oenophobia is the fear of wine.
The claim is supported by multiple sources, including Columbia Wine Co., which define oenophobia as the fear of wine. The term's Greek origin supports this definition, and it is acknowledged as a rare condition.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 85
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 80
Weighted Total 91
Evidence Summary 3 web sources confirm oenophobia as the fear of wine.

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