hibernal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting the period of deep sleep in winter experienced by some animals, such as bears and hedgehogs.

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Antonyms

aestival , estival

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Synonyms

brumal , hiemal , wintry

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Variants

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hibernal

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Etymology

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From Latin hibernare ‘winter’, from hiberna ‘winter’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hibernal' comes from the Latin word 'hibernare', which means 'to winter'.

2. Some animals, such as polar bears, do not hibernate but instead build snow dens to survive the winter.

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1. Torpor: A state of physical inactivity and reduced metabolic rate, similar to hibernation, experienced by some animals in response to environmental conditions.

2. Hibernaculum: A shelter or burrow used by animals during hibernation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hibernal' is often used to describe the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of winter. In art, it is often associated with images of animals in hibernation, snowy landscapes, and cozy firesides.

How to Memorize "hibernal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bear sleeping in its den during the winter months. Visualize the bear's fur, its den, and the snowy surroundings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hibernal' with the winter season, animals in hibernation, and the idea of deep sleep.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hibernate like a Bear' to remember the meaning of 'hibernal'.

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