ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈlōpēə noun
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Etymology: New Latin, from Medieval Latin, from Latin nyctalops unable to see at twilight (from Greek nyktalōp-, nyktalōps, from nykt- nyct- + alaos blind + -ōp-, ōps eye) + -ia -y — more at eye
1. : a defect of vision characterized by reduced visual capacity in faint light or at night — called also night blindness
2. : hemeralopia
• nyc·ta·lop·ic | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|läpik adjective