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vespertine

/ˈvɛspətaɪn/

/ˈvɛspərˌtin/

Translations

vespertineadjective

/ˈvɛspətaɪn/

/ˈvɛspərˌtin/

The vespertine glow of the sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.

L'éclat vespéral du coucher de soleil a teint le ciel de nuances d'orange et de rose.

Additional translations

crépusculaireS'emploie surtout pour des plantes ou des animaux actifs au crépuscule.

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vespertineadjective

Relating to, occurring, or active in the evening.

The vespertine glow of the sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.

Active, flowering, or flying in the evening or at dusk (used of plants or animals).

Several vespertine moths could be seen flitting around the garden as twilight deepened.

(Astronomy) Rising or visible in the evening sky after sunset, especially of a planet.

Venus is the most conspicuous vespertine planet, shining brightly just after sundown.