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nyc·ta·lo·pia \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈlōpēə\ noun (-s) 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 |