photophobic


pho·to·pho·bic

adj \-ˈfō-bik\

Definition of PHOTOPHOBIC

1
a : shunning or avoiding light b : growing best under reduced illumination
2
: of or relating to photophobia

First Known Use of PHOTOPHOBIC

1858

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