nyctalopia en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌnɪk.təˈloʊ.pi.ə/ (US)
- /ˌnɪk.təˈləʊ.pɪ.ə/ (UK)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek νυκταλωπία (nuktalōpía), from νύξ (núx, “night”), ἀλαός (alaós, “blind”), and ὄψ (óps, “eye”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The inability to see clearly in dim light; night blindness
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nyctalopias | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| nyctalopiae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |