matutine
Of or relating to early morningOf or relating to early morning; occurring in the early morning; matutinal.
US/məˈtu.tɪn/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of or relating to early morning; occurring in the early morning; matutinal.
(not comparable)Before the sun (of the rising of a planet or star); that rises before the sun (of a planet or star).
Origin
From Latin matutinus (“pertaining to morning”), from Matuta (“Roman goddess of the morningFrom Latin matutinus (“pertaining to morning”), from Matuta (“Roman goddess of the morning”); related to Latin maturus (“early”) (compare mature). By surface analysis, Matuta + -ine.
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