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