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lucifugous

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Lucifugous (adj) means avoiding light, especially sunlight.

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Avoiding light, especially sunlight.

"Dracula is a lucifugous villain."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

It comes from Latin lucifugus (“light-fleeing”), from lucere (“to shine”) and fugere (“to flee”); by surface analysis, luci- plus -fugous.

Synonyms

lucifugal

Rhymes for lucifugous

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What is the meaning of lucifugous?

"lucifugous" (adj) means avoiding light, especially sunlight.

What is another word for lucifugous?

Other words for "lucifugous" include lucifugal.

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