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nuptial (adjective), more nuptial, most nuptial
1. Relating to marriage, the marriage ceremony, or weddings.
2. Referring to the mating, or the breeding, of animals.
3. Etymology: from Latin nuptialis, "pertaining to marriage"; from nuptiæ, nupta, "wedding"; from nupta, nubere, "to take as a husband".
2. Referring to the mating, or the breeding, of animals.
3. Etymology: from Latin nuptialis, "pertaining to marriage"; from nuptiæ, nupta, "wedding"; from nupta, nubere, "to take as a husband".
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The mating flight of many insects; such as, ants and gnats, during which conspicuous swarming may occur.
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nuptial flight
The mating flight of the winged queens and males.
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