Definitions for diapause
diapause
di·a·pause
Spelling: [dahy-uh-pawz]
IPA: /ˈdaɪ əˌpɔz/
Diapause is a 8 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.
You can make 235 anagrams from letters in diapause (aadeipsu).
Definitions for diapause
noun
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a period of hormonally controlled quiescence, especially in immature insects, characterized by cessation of growth and reduction of metabolic activity, often occurring seasonally or when environmental conditions are unfavorable.
verb (used without object)
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to undergo diapause.
Origin of diapause
1890-95; Greek diápausis; see dia-, pause