aestivator
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/ˈɛstɪˌveɪtər/
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/ˈiːstɪˌveɪtə/
(aestivate)
summer dormancy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aestivator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aestivare,' where 'aestiv-' meant 'summer.'
Historical Evolution
'aestivare' transformed into the English word 'aestivate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aestivator.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to spend the summer,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an organism that undergoes aestivation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organism that undergoes aestivation, a state of dormancy or torpor during the summer.
The desert tortoise is a well-known aestivator, retreating into its burrow during the hottest months.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 11:51