aestivation

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for aestivation

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aestivation : පරිවින්‍යාසය

aestivation : ගිම්හානතරණය

aestivation definition

Noun.

  1. The state of torpidity induced by the heat and dryness of summer, as in certain snails; -- opposed to hibernation.
  2. The arrangement of the petals in a flower bud, as to folding, overlapping, etc.; prefloration.