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hibernal (adjective), more hibernal, most hibernal
1. An indication of the season of the year known as winter: There are many hibernal plants and animals that exist in nature.
2. Relating to or occurring during the chilly seasons: Hibernal conditions include winter torpor (inactivity and lack of vigor or energy) in reptiles and winter lethargy (sluggishness) in larger mammals; such as, bears, badgers, skunks, and raccoons.
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2. Relating to or occurring during the chilly seasons: Hibernal conditions include winter torpor (inactivity and lack of vigor or energy) in reptiles and winter lethargy (sluggishness) in larger mammals; such as, bears, badgers, skunks, and raccoons.
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“hibernal”
Relating to winter weather, wintry. (2)
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