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twilight definition

twi·light (twī′līt′)

noun

    1. the subdued light just after sunset or, in less common usage, just before sunrise
    2. the period from sunset to dark
  2. any growing darkness
  3. 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.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Dusk
night fall

Posted by Twilght 21 days ago.

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