crepuscular

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/kɹɪˈpʌs.kjʊ.lə/ (UK)

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/kɹɪˈpʌs.kjʊ.lə/ (UK) · /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjə.lɚ/ (US)

Definition of crepuscular

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adj

Of or resembling twilight; dim.
Active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight.

“That's why cats are crepuscular — most active at dawn and dusk — because mice and rats forage for food during these hours when fewer of their natural enemies are around.”

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Learned borrowing from Latin crepusculum + -ar.

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