estivation
[ es-tuh-vey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɛs təˈveɪ ʃən /
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noun
Zoology. the act of estivating.
Botany. the arrangement of the parts of a flower in the bud.
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The dry season here is not excessive, nor is there any estivation, as in some tropical countries.
The Western World|W.H.G. KingstonIt was clear that nature was in preparation for her estivation.
Of All Things|Robert C. BenchleyFirst, it may be remembered that this period corresponds nearly to the active life of the animal before and after estivation.
British Dictionary definitions for estivation
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Scientific definitions for estivation
estivation
[ ĕs′tə-vā′shən ]
An inactive state resembling deep sleep, in which some animals living in hot climates, such as certain snails, pass the summer. Estivation protects these animals against heat and dryness. Compare hibernation.
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