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)

  1. to spend the summer, as at a specific place or in a certain activity.
  2. 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

Word Value for estivates
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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