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lucifugous en · ADJ

Etymology

From Latin lucifugus (“light-fleeing”), from lucere (“to shine”) + fugere (“to flee”). By surface analysis, luci- + -fugous.

Meanings

1. Having a dislike of light, particularly from the sun.
   • Dracula is a lucifugous villain.
2. nocturnal
   • Owls and bats and other such shy and lucifugous creatures. 1865, Oakley, Hist. Notes 36:

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