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estivation
[ es-tuh-vey-shuhn ]
estivation
/ ˌiːstɪˈveɪʃən; ˌɛs- /
estivation
/ ĕs′tə-vā′shən /
- An inactive state resembling deep sleep, in which some animals living in hot climates, such as certain snails, pass the summer. Estivation protects these animals against heat and dryness.
- Compare hibernation
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Word History and Origins
Origin of estivation1
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Example Sentences
The dry season here is not excessive, nor is there any estivation, as in some tropical countries.
From Project Gutenberg
It was clear that nature was in preparation for her estivation.
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First, it may be remembered that this period corresponds nearly to the active life of the animal before and after estivation.
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