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vespertine

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ves·per·tine  (vspr-tn) also ves·per·ti·nal (vspr-tnl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or occurring in the evening.
2. Botany Opening or blooming in the evening.
3. Zoology Becoming active in the evening, as bats and owls; crepuscular.
[Latin vespertnus, from vesper, evening; see vesper.]
vespertine [ˈvɛspəˌtaɪn]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Botany Zoology appearing, opening, or active in the evening vespertine flowers
2. occurring in the evening or (esp of stars) appearing or setting in the evening


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