postnuptial

[ pohst-nuhp-shuhl, -chuhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1800–10; post- + nuptial

The relations both prenuptial and postnuptial between the sexes are of the strictest kind.

The relations both antenuptial and postnuptial are of the most stringent character.

The adult postnuptial molt, from July to December, is complete.

The first postnuptial molt, the following summer, is complete and produces the adult winter plumage.

At the first postnuptial molt, in August, they assume the adult winter plumage.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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