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crepuscular

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cre⋅pus⋅cu⋅lar

  [kri-puhs-kyuh-ler]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or resembling twilight; dim; indistinct.
2. Zoology. appearing or active in the twilight, as certain bats and insects.
Origin:
1660–70; crepuscule + -ar 1
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cre·pus·cu·lar   (krĭ-pŭs'kyə-lər)   
adj.  

  1. Of or like twilight; dim: "the period's crepuscular charm and a waning of the intense francophilia that used to shape the art market" (Wall Street Journal).

  2. Zoology Becoming active at twilight or before sunrise, as do bats and certain insects and birds.

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Main Entry:  crepuscular1
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  pertaining to twilight, esp. in dimness
Etymology:  Latin crepusculum
Main Entry:  crepuscular2
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  appearing or active at twilight
Etymology:  Latin crepusculum
Usage:  zoology
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Main Entry: cre·pus·cu·lar
Pronunciation: kri-'p&s-ky&-l&r
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or resemblingtwilight <crepuscular depths of personality —William James>
2 : active in the twilight <crepuscular animals>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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