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Crepuscular

Alt. of Crepusculous

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Dark 84% connected

Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of some deep shade of color…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Dark 84% connected

Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of some deep shade of color…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Dusk 74% connected

Tending to darkness or blackness; moderately dark or black; dusky.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dusk 74% connected

Tending to darkness or blackness; moderately dark or black; dusky.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Twilight 74% connected

The light perceived before the rising, and after the setting, of the sun, or when the sun is less than 18? below the horizon, occasioned by the illum…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Twilight 74% connected

The light perceived before the rising, and after the setting, of the sun, or when the sun is less than 18? below the horizon, occasioned by the illum…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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