overwinteringgerundium / partizip präsens Used attributively to describe plants, animals, stages, etc., that survive the winter.
Definitionen
Surviving, remaining, or intended to remain alive through the winter season. The overwintering larvae stay dormant beneath the bark until spring.
overwintergerundium / partizip präsens The present participle “overwintering” is used attributively (e.g., “overwintering birds”), functioning as an adjective.
Definitionen
Currently surviving or being kept alive through the winter season. Overwintering butterflies shelter in tree crevices until warmer weather returns.
Synonyme
sheltering for the winter
in winter quarters