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单词 lucifugous
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Definition of lucifugous in English:

lucifugous

adjective luːˈsɪfjʊɡəsluˈsɪfjəɡəs
Zoology
  • Shunning the light.

    〔主动〕避光的,暗处生的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The incongruous grove that now adorned Satan's private demesne in Hades, and stood out like a radiant halo on a lucifugous demon, was a poignant reminder to Stan of the need to contain his wrath when he was 'on-line'.

Origin

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

Definition of lucifugous in US English:

lucifugous

adjectiveluˈsɪfjəɡəslo͞oˈsifyəɡəs
Zoology
  • Shunning the light.

    〔主动〕避光的,暗处生的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The incongruous grove that now adorned Satan's private demesne in Hades, and stood out like a radiant halo on a lucifugous demon, was a poignant reminder to Stan of the need to contain his wrath when he was 'on-line'.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin lucifugus (from lux, luc- ‘light’ + fugere ‘to fly’) + -ous.

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