The Collaborative International Dictionary
Hyemation
Hyemation \Hy`e*ma"tion\, n. [L. hiematio.]
The passing of a winter in a particular place; a wintering.
The act of affording shelter in winter. [Obs.]
Wiktionary
hyemation
n. 1 (context obsolete English) The passing of a winter in a particular place; a wintering. 2 (context obsolete English) The act of affording shelter in winter.