pandiculation
[ pan-dik-yuh-ley-shuhn ]
noun
the act of stretching oneself, especially on waking.
Origin of pandiculation
1Words Nearby pandiculation
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British Dictionary definitions for pandiculation
pandiculation
/ (pænˌdɪkjʊˈleɪʃən) /
noun
the act of stretching and yawning, esp on waking
a yawn
Origin of pandiculation
1C17: from Latin pandiculari, from pendere to stretch
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