hibernia
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.
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.
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.
Example:Herpetologists study the hibernic behaviors of reptiles in their natural habitats.
Definition:Another term for hibernation, typically used in scientific contexts.
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.
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