crepuscular
crepuscular
Definition
cre·pus·cu·lar (kri pus′kyo̵̅o̅ lər)
adjective
- of or like twilight; dim
- active at twilight or just before sunrise crepuscular insects
Etymology: see crepuscule
crepuscular
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- ray: Crepuscular rays may be spotted downward, upward or both; these are upward.
- tenure: Certainly she's as real as anyone else I know - realer in her crepuscular tenure and permanence.
- habit: The Woodcock is an intriguing species, often missed in BTO surveys due to its crepuscular habits.
Modifying Another Word
- generally: They are generally crepuscular ( most active at dusk and dawn ) and nocturnal.
Browse dictionary entries near crepuscular
- crept
- crepitate
- crepey
- crepe rubber
- crepe paper
- crepe de Chine
- crepe
- creosote bush
- creosote
- creosol
- crepuscule
- crescendo
- crescent
- crescent wrench
- crescive
- cresol
- cress
- cresset
- Cressida
- Cressy
