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Hibernation

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Noun

1. hibernation

the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter

2. hibernation

cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals

3. hibernation

the act of retiring into inactivity

Example Sentences:
'he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years'

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Hibernation

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verb (intransitive)
1. 
(of some mammals, reptiles, and amphibians) to pass the winter in a dormant condition with metabolism greatly slowed down
Compare aestivate
2. 
to cease from activity

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Hibernation

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verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈhiberˌnated or ˈhiberˌnating
to spend the winter in a dormant state
see also estivate

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Hibernation

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intr.v. hi·ber·nat·ed, hi·ber·nat·ing, hi·ber·nates
1. To be in a dormant or torpid state during a cold period, especially during the winter.
2. To be in an inactive or dormant state or period: "In Lawrenceville people hibernated and life passed them by" (Jacqueline Susann).

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