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Definition of nocturnal
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Nocturnal
(n.) An
instrument
formerly
used for
taking
the
altitude
of the
stars,
etc., at sea..
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Nocturnal
::
Nocturnal
(n.) An
instrument
formerly
used for
taking
the
altitude
of the
stars,
etc., at sea..
Potto
::
Potto (n.) A
nocturnal
mammal
(Perodictius
potto)
of the Lemur
family,
found in West
Africa.
It has
rudimentary
forefingers.
Called
also
aposoro,
and bush dog..
Moth
::
Moth (n.) Any
nocturnal
lepidopterous
insect,
or any not
included
among the
butterflies;
as, the luna moth; Io moth; hawk
moth..
Arc
::
Arc (n.) The
apparent
arc
described,
above or below the
horizon,
by the sun or other
celestial
body. The
diurnal
arc is
described
during
the
daytime,
the
nocturnal
arc
during
the
night..
Ularburong
::
Ularburong
(n.) A large East
Indian
nocturnal
tree snake
(Dipsas
dendrophila).
It is not
venomous.
Woodcock
::
Woodcock
(n.) Any one of
several
species
of
long-billed
limicoline
birds
belonging
to the
genera
Scolopax
and
Philohela.
They are
mostly
nocturnal
in their
habits,
and are
highly
esteemed
as game
birds..
Nocturnally
::
Nocturnally
(adv.)
By
night;
nightly.
Aye-aye
::
Aye-aye
(n.) A
singular
nocturnal
quadruped,
allied
to the
lemurs,
found in
Madagascar
(Cheiromys
Madagascariensis),
remarkable
for its long
fingers,
sharp
nails,
and
rodent-like
incisor
teeth..
Guacharo
::
Guacharo
(n.) A
nocturnal
bird of South
America
and
Trinidad
(Steatornis
Caripensis,
or S.
steatornis);
--
called
also
oilbird..
Wombat
::
Wombat
(n.) Any one of three
species
of
Australian
burrowing
marsupials
of the genus
Phascolomys,
especially
the
common
species
(P.
ursinus).
They are
nocturnal
in their
habits,
and feed
mostly
on
roots..
Lemur
::
Lemur (n.) One of a
family
(Lemuridae)
of
nocturnal
mammals
allied
to the
monkeys,
but of small size, and
having
a sharp and
foxlike
muzzle,
and large eyes. They feed upon
birds,
insects,
and
fruit,
and are
mostly
natives
of
Madagascar
and the
neighboring
islands,
one genus
(Galago)
occurring
in
Africa.
The slow lemur or
kukang
of the East
Indies
is
Nycticebus
tardigradus.
See
Galago,
Indris,
and
Colugo..
Water Shrew
::
Water shrew () Any one of
several
species
of
shrews
having
fringed
feet and
capable
of
swimming
actively.
The two
common
European
species
(Crossopus
fodiens,
and C.
ciliatus)
are the best
known.
The most
common
American
water
shrew,
or marsh shrew
(Neosorex
palustris),
is
rarely
seen, owing to its
nocturnal
habits..
Nocturnal
::
Nocturnal
(a.)
Having
a habit of
seeking
food or
moving
about at
night;
as,
nocturnal
birds and
insects..
Kakapo
::
Kakapo
(n.) A
singular
nocturnal
parrot
(Strigops
habroptilus),
native
of New
Zealand.
It lives in holes
during
the day, but is
active
at
night.
It
resembles
an owl in its
colors
and
general
appearance.
It has large
wings,
but can fly only a short
distance.
Called
also owl
parrot,
night
parrot,
and night
kaka..
Gecko
::
Gecko (n.) Any
lizard
of the
family
Geckonidae.
The
geckoes
are
small,
carnivorous,
mostly
nocturnal
animals
with large eyes and
vertical,
elliptical
pupils.
Their toes are
generally
expanded,
and
furnished
with
adhesive
disks,
by which they can run over walls and
ceilings.
They are
numerous
in warm
countries,
and a few
species
are found in
Europe
and the
United
States.
See Wall
gecko,
Fanfoot..
Nocturnal
::
Nocturnal
(a.) Of,
pertaining
to, done or
occuring
in, the
night;
as,
nocturnal
darkness,
cries,
expedition,
etc.; --
opposed
to
diurnal..
Diurnal
::
Diurnal
(a.)
Relating
to the
daytime;
belonging
to the
period
of
daylight,
distinguished
from the
night;
--
opposed
to
nocturnal;
as,
diurnal
heat;
diurnal
hours..
Sabbat
::
Sabbat
(n.) In
mediaeval
demonology,
the
nocturnal
assembly
in which
demons
and
sorcerers
were
thought
to
celebrate
their
orgies..
Lucubration
::
Lucubration
(n.) The act of
lucubrating,
or
studying
by
candlelight;
nocturnal
study;
meditation..
Owl
::
Owl (n.) Any
species
of
raptorial
birds of the
family
Strigidae.
They have large eyes and ears, and a
conspicuous
circle
of
feathers
around
each eye. They are
mostly
nocturnal
in their
habits..
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