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nocturnal 1. (of animals) active at night 2. (of plants) having flowers that open at night and close by day nocturnal [näk′tərn·əl] (biology) Active during the nighttime. (science and technology) Occurring during the nighttime. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When Princess Mary returned to her room after her nocturnal talk with Pierre, Natasha met her on the threshold. That occurrence soon became generally known--her nocturnal visit, the change she underwent, and her entry into a convent. We had never before seen them save at night, and indeed they are nocturnal animals save when disturbed in their lairs, as these had been. |
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