hibernation

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Noun hibernation has 3 senses

hibernation - the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
--₁ is a kind of torpor, torpidity

Derived form: verb hibernate₁
hibernation - cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
--₂ is a kind of dormancy, quiescence, quiescency

Derived form: verb hibernate₁
hibernation - the act of retiring into inactivity; "he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years"
--₃ is a kind of retirement

hibbertia hibbing hiberate hibernaculum hibernal hibernate hibernates hibernating hibernation hibernet hibernia hibernian hibernite hibiscus hibiscus abelmoschus hibiscus cannabinus hibiscus elatus

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