aestivate

[US]/ˈɛstɪveɪt/
[UK]/es-tiv-ayt/

Translation

v.to spend the summer dormant or inactive, typically by retreating to a sheltered place
vi.to spend the summer dormant or inactive, typically by retreating to a sheltered place
Word Forms
Present Participleaestivating
Third Person Singularaestivates
Past Tenseaestivated
Past Participleaestivated

Example Sentences

some desert creatures aestivate during the hottest months.

snails and some amphibians are known to aestivate.

aestivating animals often seek out cool, moist shelters during periods of heat.

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