OVERWINTER


Meaning of OVERWINTER in English

I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ verb

Etymology: over (I) + winter, v.; probably translation of Norwegian overvintre

intransitive verb

: to pass or last through the winter : winter

transitive verb

: to preserve through the winter

II. ¦ ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷ adjective

Etymology: over (II) + winter (I)

: occurring during the period spanning the winter

overwinter mortality of small game

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