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nocturnal
UK
/nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/
US
/nɑkˈtɜrnəl/
more nocturnal
Comp.
most nocturnal
Super.
UK
/nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/
US
/nɑkˈtɜrnəl/
Translations
Owls are nocturnal creatures, hunting for food under the cover of darkness.
Les chouettes sont des créatures nocturnes, chassant pour se nourrir sous le couvert de l'obscurité.
Definitions
Owls are nocturnal creatures, hunting for food under the cover of darkness.
The city has a vibrant nocturnal scene, with many clubs and bars open until the early hours.
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nocturnals
pl
UK
/nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/
US
/nɑːkˈtɝː.nəl/
Rare, chiefly historical: a navigational instrument for telling time at night by the stars.
Translations
The sailor checked his nocturnal to make sure the ship stayed on course after sunset.
Le marin a vérifié son nocturlabe pour s'assurer que le navire restait sur sa route après le coucher du soleil.
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The sailor checked his nocturnal to make sure the ship stayed on course after sunset.
Foxes, bats, and other nocturnals emerge after dusk to feed.
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