diurnal
diurnal · diurnals
A flower that opens only in the dayA flower that opens only in the day.
UK/daɪˈɜːnəl/US/daɪˈɝ.nəl/
» The jaguarundi appears to be primarily diurnal.
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4 sensesA flower that opens only in the day.
A book containing canonical offices performed during the day, hence not matins.
(archaic)A diary or journal.
(archaic)A daily news publication.
Examples
3 sentencesThe jaguarundi appears to be primarily diurnal.
Cheetahs are diurnal because their hunting technique relies on sight.
Degus make lovely pets: they are diurnal and hence are awake when you are.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Latin diurnālis, from diēs (“day”). Doublet of journal.From Latin diurnālis, from diēs (“day”). Doublet of journal.
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