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Hibernation
/hˌaɪbərnˈeɪʃən/
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Hibernation
noun
1.
The torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter.
2.
Cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals.
3.
The act of retiring into inactivity.
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Words linked to "Hibernation" :
quiescence
,
quiescency
,
retirement
,
torpidity
,
torpor
,
hibernate
,
dormancy
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