hibernant

1 of 2

adjective

hi·​ber·​nant

ˈhībə(r)nənt

: hibernating

hibernant animals

hibernant

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: an animal that hibernates

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin hibernant-, hibernans, present participle of hibernare

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