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nocturnal

AdjectiveNoun

Meanings

Adjective

Active mainly during the night.

"The owl is a nocturnal predator that hunts in the dark."

Adjective

Occurring, appearing, or blooming during the night.

"Some species of cactus produce nocturnal flowers that open only after sunset."

Noun

"The desert is home to various nocturnal, including rodents and certain reptiles."

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