lucifugous
lucifugous · more lucifugous · most lucifugous
Having a dislike of light, particularly from the sunHaving a dislike of light, particularly from the sun.
Meaning
2 sensesHaving a dislike of light, particularly from the sun.
Dracula is a lucifugous villain.
light-avoiding
Nocturnal
Origin
From Latin lucifugus (“light-fleeing”), from lucere (“to shine”) + fugere (“to flee”). ByFrom Latin lucifugus (“light-fleeing”), from lucere (“to shine”) + fugere (“to flee”). By surface analysis, luci- + -fugous.
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Forms
more lucifugous, most lucifugous| Comparative | more lucifugous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most lucifugous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- light-avoiding:lucifugal
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedphototropism
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form