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twilight definition
twi·light (twī′līt′)
noun
- the subdued light just after sunset or, in less common usage, just before sunrise
- the period from sunset to dark
- any growing darkness
- a condition or period of gradual decline following full development, achievement, glory, etc.
Etymology: ME < twi-, two, twice (but meaning here uncert.) + light; akin to Ger zwielicht
adjective
of or like twilight; dim, obscure, etc.
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Dusk
night fall
Posted by Twilght 21 days ago.