noctilulous

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Definition

Shining faintly or dimly in the darkness; having a weak or subdued luminescence.

Example Usage

The noctilulous glow of the fungi on the forest floor was barely visible to the naked eye.

Origin

From Latin nox (night) + -ilulous (diminutive suffix, meaning slightly or faintly).

Fun Fact

Certain mushrooms and fungi exhibit noctilulous properties, emitting a faint greenish light in complete darkness.

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