nyctophobia

(nik′tə fōbē ə)

noun

an unnatural or excessive fear of darkness or night

Origin: nycto- + -phobia

See nyctophobia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An abnormal fear of the night or darkness. Also called scotophobia.

Origin:

Origin: Greek nux, nukt-, night; see nyctalopia

Origin: + -phobia

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