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Meaning of nocturnal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nocturnal

Pronunciation:/nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl//nɑkˈtɚnəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person or creature that is active at night.

  2. A device for telling the time at night, rather like a sundial but read according to the stars.

    Synonyms:star clock

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.

    Example: nocturnal birds

  2. (of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly.

    Example: a suspicious nocturnal outing