adj
Meaning 1
Having a dislike of light, particularly from the sun.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Dracula is a lucifugous villain.
Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
lucifugous
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adj
Meaning 2
nocturnal
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
Meaning 3
light-avoiding
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lucifugal
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Latin lucifugus (“light-fleeing”), from lucere (“to shine”) + fugere (“to flee”). By surface analysis, luci- + -fugous.