aestivate

Verb

Meaning

To spend the summer.

To pass the summer in a state of torpor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

estivate kip hibernate slumber lay off lay to

Antonyms

hibernate hide idle restrain enclose envelop
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Hypernyms

kip sleep slumber log Z's

Related terms

aestival aestivator

Examples

certain animals estivate Source: Internet

Although usually associated with shallow water habitats, this turtle has also been known to aestivate in burrows some distance from the water. Source: Internet

When these wetlands occasionally dry, eastern mud turtles will aestivate by burrowing a few inches underground on land surrounding their wetland home. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

aesthophysiology aestiferous aestival aestivation aestivator aestive