Definitions for vespertineˈvɛs pər tɪn, -ˌtaɪn; ˌvɛs pərˈtaɪn l
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ves•per•tineˈvɛs pər tɪn, -ˌtaɪn; ˌvɛs pərˈtaɪn l(adj.)
also ves•per•ti•nal
of, pertaining to, or occurring in the evening.
Bot. opening or expanding in the evening, as certain flowers.
Category: Botany
Zool. appearing or flying in the early evening; crepuscular.
Category: Zoology
Origin of vespertine:
1495–1505; < L vespertīnus=vespervesper+-tīnus adj. suffix
Wiktionary
vespertine(Adjective)
Occurring in or related to the evening.
vespertine(Adjective)
Pertaining to animals which are principally active at dusk.
vespertine(Adjective)
Pertaining to plants which open or bloom in the evening.
Origin: vespertīnus
Webster Dictionary
Vespertine(adj)
of or pertaining to the evening; happening or being in the evening
Vespertine(adj)
blossoming in the evening
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