estivation (n)
aestivation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 26
def (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer
def especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
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Hypernym dormancy, quiescence, quiescency
Domain of synset - TOPIC zoology, zoological science
Derivationally related form aestivation → aestivate
Derivationally related form estivation → estivate
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Member of this domain - TOPIC zoology, zoological science
Hyponym dormancy, quiescence, quiescency
Derivationally related form aestivate → aestivation
Derivationally related form estivate → estivation

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