- 1. n. Same as Aestival, Aestivate, etc. Source: opted
- 2. n. (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period Source: wordnet
- 3. n. (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens Source: wordnet
- 4. Same as Æstival, Æstivate, etc. Source: webster
- 5. n. (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period n. (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens Source: ecdict
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