lucifugous

English

Adjective

lucifugous (comparative more lucifugous, superlative most lucifugous)

1. Having a dislike of light, particularly from the sun.

   Dracula is a lucifugous villain.

2. nocturnal
   • 1865, Oakley, Hist. Notes 36:

     Owls and bats and other such shy and lucifugous creatures.