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lucifugous

Pronunciation: /luːˈsɪfjʊgəs/

Definition of lucifugous

adjective

chiefly Zoology
  • shunning the light.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin lucifugus (from lux, luc- 'light' + fugere 'to fly') + -ous

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