photophile

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English

Etymology

From photo- +‎ -phile.

Noun

photophile (plural photophiles)

  1. (biology) Any organism that thrives in bright sunlight.

French

Etymology

From photo- +‎ -phile.

Adjective

photophile (plural photophiles)

  1. photophilic

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