n. A nap, especially an afternoon one taken after lunch in some cultures.
v. To take a siesta; to nap.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A short sleep taken about the middle of the day, or after dinner; a midday nap.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A midday rest or nap; an interval of sleep or repose taken in the hottest part of the day: a common practice in Spain and other hot countries.
To rest and sleep or take a nap; to indulge in a siesta.
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n. a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
Word Usage
"Permission to Nap: Taking Time to Restore Your Spirit "Like our French sisters, who enjoy a 35-hour work week, or in Spain, where a siesta is a must, we can come to enjoy, embrace and revel in a little lovely shut-eye." -- from the publisher"