Crepuscular | |
adjective | 1. Of, resembling, or relating to twilight.
2. (Of an animal) Appearing or active in twilight. |
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| "Crepuscular animals are most active in the twilight." | "The crepuscular hours, when the sky turns deep red and purple, are my favorite time to walk along the lake." | "Deer, rabbits, bears, skunks, bobcats, and even possums are generally considered to be crepuscular." |
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| Latin, mid-17th century |
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| "Crepuscular" is a somewhat medical-sounding word for the waning hours of day, but it comes directly from the Latin word "crepusculum," which means "twilight." ... | |
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