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estivation

AEstivation \[AE]s`ti*va"tion\, n.

  1. (Zo["o]l.) The state of torpidity induced by the heat and dryness of summer, as in certain snails; -- opposed to hibernation.

  2. (Bot.) The arrangement of the petals in a flower bud, as to folding, overlapping, etc.; prefloration.
    --Gray.

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estivation

n. (alternative spelling of aestivation English)

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estivation

  1. n. (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period [syn: aestivation]

  2. (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens [syn: aestivation]

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When the home planet once again swung away from its ferocious sun, gracile Haluk awakened from estivation and emerged from their protective shells to carry on their interrupted lives.