Definitions for: Hibernate


[v] sleep during winter, as of certain animals; "Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves"
[v] be in an inactive or dormant state



Webster (1913) Definition: Hi"ber*nate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hibernated; p.
pr. & vb. n. Hibernating.] [L. hibernare, hibernatum, fr.
hibernu? wintry. See Hibernal.]
To winter; to pass the season of winter in close quarters, in
a torpid or lethargic state, as certain mammals, reptiles,
and insects.

Inclination would lead me to hibernate, during half the
year, in this uncomfortable climate of Great Britain.
--Southey.

Synonyms: hole up

Antonyms: aestivate, estivate

See Also: catch some Z's, kip, log Z's, rest, sleep, slumber

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