Definition of AEstivation
AEs`ti`va´tion
n.
1.
(Zool.)
The
state
of
torpidity
induced
by
the
heat
and
dryness
of
summer
,
as
in
certain
snails
; -
opposed
to
hibernation
.
2.
(Bot.)
The
arrangement
of
the
petals
in
a
flower
bud
,
as
to
folding
,
overlapping
,
etc
.;
prefloration
.
Related Words
aestivate
,
dormancy
,
estivate
,
estivation
,
quiescence
,
quiescency
,
zoological
science
,
zoology
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