Vespertine

Quick meaning: Vespertine is an adjective meaning (poetic) Of or related to the evening; that occurs in the evening.

Meaning

(poetic) Of or related to the evening; that occurs in the evening.

More Meanings

1. (astrology, of a planet or star) That sets after the sun.
2. (zoology, of an animal) That is principally active at dusk.
3. (botany) Occurring in the evening.
4. (botany, of a plant) That opens or blooms in the evening.

Example Sentences

As our ineffable ardor just begins, / All becomes fiery flames of desire; / Oh, welcome the dusk—and its vespertine fire!

In both forms of this interesting plant, the medium-sized spider-like flowers are closed from morning until late afternoon when they open to attract vespertine insects.

'I should be honoured, Ned. Truly honoured. Will you let me go upstairs and change into something a little more vespertine?' He pointed mournfully at his speech day garb.

But, owing to the vespertine configuration of Jupiter and Mars, as well as the masculine condition of the anterior parts of the triplicity, and the feminine condition of its latter parts, the said nations regard women with scorn and indifference.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vespertilian, eveningful, nightish, nighttime, crepuscular, pomeridian.

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