VESPERTINE


Meaning of VESPERTINE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌtīn, -ˌtēn adjective

Etymology: Latin vespertinus, from vesper evening + -tinus (as in matutinus of the morning) — more at west

1. : of, relating to, or occurring in the evening : resembling that of evening

vespertine shadows

2. of a planet : setting with or just after the sun

3. : active or flourishing in the evening : crepuscular: as

a. : feeding or flying in early evening

b. : blossoming in the evening

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