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nocturnal

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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.


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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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