Definitions for estivation

estivation es·ti·va·tion

Spelling: [es-tuh-vey-shuh n]
IPA: /ˌɛs təˈveɪ ʃən/

Estivation is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 518 anagrams from letters in estivation (aeiinosttv).

Definitions for estivation

noun

  1. Zoology. the act of estivating.
  2. Botany. the arrangement of the parts of a flower in the bud.

Origin of estivation

First recorded in 1615-25; estivate + -ion

Examples for estivation

First, it may be remembered that this period corresponds nearly to the active life of the animal before and after estivation.

It was clear that nature was in preparation for her estivation.

The dry season here is not excessive, nor is there any estivation, as in some tropical countries.

Word Value for estivation
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