nocturnal

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for nocturnal

nocturnal 🔊 /nɑktɚˈnʌl/

nocturnal : නිශාගත

nocturnal : නිශාචර

nocturnal : රාත්‍රිගත

nocturnal definition

Adjective.

  1. Of, pertaining to, done or occuring in, the night; as, nocturnal darkness, cries, expedition, etc.; -- opposed to diurnal.
  2. Having a habit of seeking food or moving about at night; as, nocturnal birds and insects.

Noun. An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the stars, etc., at sea.