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vespertine

(ves′pər tin, -tīn′)

adjective

of or occurring in the evening
Bot. opening or blossoming in the evening
Zool. becoming active or flying in the early evening

Origin: L vespertinus < vesper: see vesper

Also vespertinal

See vespertine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or occurring in the evening.
Botany Opening or blooming in the evening.
Zoology Becoming active in the evening, as bats and owls; crepuscular.

Origin:

Origin: Latin vespertīnus

Origin: , from vesper, evening; see Vesper

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