night-blind

night-blind
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: back-formation from night blindness
: afflicted with night blindness

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nightˈ-blind adjective
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Main Entry:night

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night-blind «NYT BLYND», adjective.
affected with night blindness: »

Americans are so used to electric lights they're practically night-blind (Newsweek).


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