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Hibernating

of Hibernate

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Asleep 84% connected

In a state of sleep; in sleep; dormant.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Asleep 84% connected

In a state of sleep; in sleep; dormant.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Dormant 92% connected

Sleeping; as, a dormant animal; hence, not in action or exercise; quiescent; at rest; in abeyance; not disclosed, asserted, or insisted on; as, dorma…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Torpid 92% connected

Having lost motion, or the power of exertion and feeling; numb; benumbed; as, a torpid limb.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Hibernated imp. & p. p. · 78% connection

of Hibernate

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Hybernation unknown · 78% connection

See Hibernacle, Hibernate, Hibernation.

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Winter verb · 78% connection

To pass the winter; to hibernate; as, to winter in Florida.

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Hibernate verb · 72% connection

To winter; to pass the season of winter in close quarters, in a torpid or lethargic state, as certain mammals, reptiles, and insects.

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