I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English midnight, midniht, from Old English midniht, from midd, midde mid + niht night — more at mid , night
1. : the middle of the night ; specifically : twelve o'clock at night
2.
a. : deep darkness or gloom
b. : a period of deep darkness or gloom
3. or midnight blue : a variable color averaging a blackish blue that is greener and stronger than Romany
II. adjective
1. : of, relating to, occurring at, like, or suggestive of midnight
2.
a. : being in the middle of the night
midnight studies
b. : characteristic of the middle of the night
midnight gloom