vespertine

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ves·per·tine (v

r-t

) also ves·per·ti·nal (v

r-t

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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