hibernation English

Meaning hibernation meaning

What does hibernation mean?

hibernation

— noun cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals

— noun the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter

— noun the act of retiring into inactivity he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years

Synonyms hibernation synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as hibernation?

hibernation English » English

winter sleep

dormancy

lethargy

wintering

winter hibernation

staying indoors during winter

spending the winter

sopor

sleep

resting

nesting

natural overwintering

deep hibernation

coma