About The Word Estivation
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Estivation
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What's The Definition Of Estivation?
[n] cessation from or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
Synonyms | Synonyms for Estivation: aestivation Related Terms | Find terms related to Estivation: See Also | dormancy | quiescence | quiescency Estivation In Webster's Dictionary \Es`ti*va"tion\, n.
Same as {[AE]stival}, {[AE]stivate}, etc.
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