noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The bear began its hibernation in late autumn to survive the harsh winter.

Definition:The period or state of dormancy in which an animal remains inactive and conserves energy, typically during cold winter months.

From hibernation

Example:Many species of frogs hibernate underwater to avoid freezing temperatures.

Definition:To pass the winter in a state of dormancy to avoid cold and to minimize energy consumption.

From hibernate

Example:The hibernatory habits of the woodchuck are well-documented among North American wildlife.

Definition:Adjective describing an animal or plant that hibernates or that undergoes hibernation.

From hibernatory

Example:Herpetologists study the hibernic behaviors of reptiles in their natural habitats.

Definition:Another term for hibernation, typically used in scientific contexts.

From hibernic

Example:Some insects undergo hibernate dormancy by burrowing underground or into food sources to conserve energy.

Definition:The state of reduced metabolic activity that many organisms enter during winter months.

From hibernate dormancy