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crepusculous

CIDE DICTIONARY

crepusculousa. [Cf. F. crépusculaire.].
  •  Pertaining to twilight; glimmering; hence, imperfectly clear or luminous.  [1913 Webster]
    "This semihistorical and crepuscular period."  [1913 Webster]
  •  Flying in the twilight or evening, or before sunrise; -- said certain birds and insects.  [1913 Webster]
    "Others feed only in the twilight, as bats and owls, and are called crepuscular."  [1913 Webster]

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