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Hibernate \Hi"ber*nate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hibernated; p.
pr. & vb. n. Hibernating.] [L. hibernare, hibernatum, fr.
hibernus 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.
[1913 Webster]

Inclination would lead me to hibernate, during half the
year, in this uncomfortable climate of Great Britain.
--Southey.
[1913 Webster]
hibernating \hibernating\ adj.
in a state of suspended animation; -- of animals that sleep
most of the winter. [prenominal]

Syn: dormant, torpid.
[WordNet 1.5]
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hibernating
adj 1: in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation;
"dormant buds"; "a hibernating bear"; "torpid frogs"
[syn: dormant, hibernating(a), torpid]
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hibernating [haibəneitiŋ]
überwinternd

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hibernating

Winterschlaf haltend; überwinternd

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