About The Word Aestivation
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Aestivation
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What's The Definition Of Aestivation?
[n] cessation from or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
Synonyms | Synonyms for Aestivation: estivation Related Terms | Find terms related to Aestivation: See Also | dormancy | quiescence | quiescency Aestivation In Webster's Dictionary \[AE]s`ti*va"tion\, n.
1. (Zo["o]l.) The state of torpidity induced by the heat and
dryness of summer, as in certain snails; -- opposed to
{hibernation}.
2. (Bot.) The arrangement of the petals in a flower bud, as
to folding, overlapping, etc.; prefloration. --Gray.
[Spelt also {estivation}.]
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