æSTIVATION
\ˌe͡ɪtˈɪldə stɪvˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˌeɪtˈɪldə stɪvˈeɪʃən], \ˌeɪ__t_ˈɪ_l_d_ə_ s_t_ɪ_v_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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es-ti-v[=a]'shun, n. (bot.) the manner of folding of the petals in the flower-bud: (zool.) the act of remaining dormant during the dry season--opposed to Hibernation: (Bacon) the passing of the summer: a summer retreat. [L. æstivus, relating to summer--æstas, summer.]
By Thomas Davidson
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