ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Diurnation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Diurnation is a noun meaning (zoology) The condition of sleeping or becoming dormant by day.

Meaning

(zoology) The condition of sleeping or becoming dormant by day.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) sleepiness during the day.

Example Sentences

the diurnation of bats

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sleep, nocturnal, brumation, aestivator, bedsite, habitus.

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