aestivation
noun /,ɛstɪ'veɪʃən/
- Definition
- (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'aestivation'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
6
Consonants
5
Length
11