photophobe
/ˈfəʊtə(ʊ)fəʊb/(also photophob) Biology rare
adjective
Having an aversion to light; tending towards darkened regions; (Botany ) = scotophil. Also as noun Compare photophobic.
Origin
Late 19th century. From photo- + -phobe. Compare French photophobe, adjective. Compare earlier photophobic.