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nocturnal

/ˈnɒktərnəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does nocturnal mean?

adjective

Active at night; having a period of activity at night, typically in contrast to being active during the day.

Example

"The nocturnal habits of the owl make it a popular pet."

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