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photophobic

American  
[foh-tuh-foh-bik] / ˌfoʊ təˈfoʊ bɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to an organism that avoids light.

Etymology

Origin of photophobic

First recorded in 1855–60; photo- + -phobic

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July 3rd found Widow Adams in Jodhpur, India, joshing its photophobic maharajah into posing with her for a snapshot.

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