|  nocturnal 
  
 
 1. belonging to or active during the night (Freq. 1)
 - nocturnal animals are active at night
 - nocturnal plants have flowers that open at night and close by day
 • Ant:
 diurnal
 • Topics:
 biology, biological science
 2. of or relating to or occurring in the night
 - nocturnal darkness
 • Pertains to noun:
 night
 
 
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