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hi·ber·nate    (hbr-nt) KEY  

intr.v.
hi·ber·nat·ed , hi·ber·nat·ing , hi·ber·nates

1. To pass the winter in a dormant or torpid state.
2. To be in an inactive or dormant state or period.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin hbernre , hbernt-, to winter, from hbernus, relating to winter; see ghei- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
hiber·nation (Noun), hiber·nator (Noun)

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