Definitions for estivates
estivates
es·ti·vate
Spelling: [es-tuh-veyt]
IPA: /ˈɛs təˌveɪt/
Estivates is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.
You can make 241 anagrams from letters in estivates (aeeissttv).
Definitions for estivates
verb (used without object)
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to spend the summer, as at a specific place or in a certain activity.
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Zoology. to spend a hot, dry season in an inactive, dormant state, as certain reptiles, snails, insects, and small mammals.
Origin of estivates
1620-30; Latin aestīvātus, past participle of aestīvāre to reside during the summer (akin to aestīvus of or relating to summer); see -ate1