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nic·ta·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
blink, eye blink, blinking, wink, winking, nictitation, nictationnoun
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Wiktionary
nictationnoun
an act or instance of winking or blinking; a wink, a blink
Etymology: From nictate.
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nictation
Nictation is a behavior in certain animals, typically worms or insects, in which they stand on their rear ends and wave their bodies around, often in order to be dispersed by wind or passing animals. This behavior usually helps in their migration or seeking hosts.
Webster Dictionary
Nictationnoun
the act of winking; nictitation
Etymology: [L. nictatio; cf. F. nictation.]
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antitonic
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nictation in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nictation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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