noct-

combining form

variants or nocti- or nocto-

: night : during the night

noctambulation

noctiflorous

noctovision

Word History

Etymology

noct- from New Latin, from Latin noct-, nox; nocti- from Latin, from noct-, nox; nocto- from noct- + -o-

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