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1. (v.i.) estivate
to spend the summer, as at a specific place or in a certain activity.
2. estivate
to spend a hot, dry season in an inactive, dormant state, as certain reptiles, snails, insects, and small mammals. Compare hibernate.
Etymology: (1620–30; < L aestīvātus, ptp. of aestīvāre to reside during the summer)
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1. (verb) estivate, aestivate
sleep during summer
"certain animals estivate"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) estivate
alt. of Estivation
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