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Afternoon :: Afternoon (n.) The part of the day which follows noon, between noon and evening..

Dipleidoscope :: Dipleidoscope (n.) An instrument for determining the time of apparent noon. It consists of two mirrors and a plane glass disposed in the form of a prism, so that, by the reflections of the sun's rays from their surfaces, two images are presented to the eye, moving in opposite directions, and coinciding at the instant the sun's center is on the meridian..

Sleep-at-noon :: Sleep-at-noon (n.) A plant (Tragopogon pratensis) which closes its flowers at midday; a kind of goat's beard.

High :: High (superl.) Possessing a characteristic quality in a supreme or superior degree; as, high (i. e., intense) heat; high (i. e., full or quite) noon; high (i. e., rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i. e., complete) pleasure; high (i. e., deep or vivid) color; high (i. e., extensive, thorough) scholarship, etc..

Nones :: Nones (n. pl.) The hour of dinner; the noonday meal.

Nones :: Nones (n. pl.) The canonical office, being a part of the Breviary, recited at noon (formerly at the ninth hour, 3 P. M.) in the Roman Catholic Church..

Four-o''clock :: Four-o'clock (n.) A plant of the genus Mirabilis. There are about half a dozen species, natives of the warmer parts of America. The common four-o'clock is M. Jalapa. Its flowers are white, yellow, and red, and open toward sunset, or earlier in cloudy weather; hence the name. It is also called marvel of Peru, and afternoon lady..

Postmeridian :: Postmeridian (a.) Coming after the sun has passed the meridian; being in, or belonging to, the afternoon. (Abbrev. P. M.).

Angelus :: Angelus (n.) A form of devotion in which three Ave Marias are repeated. It is said at morning, noon, and evening, at the sound of a bell..

Noon :: Noon (a.) No. See the Note under No.

Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A portion of the working day; as, to work two yokes, that is, to work both portions of the day, or morning and afternoon..

Noon :: Noon (v. i.) To take rest and refreshment at noon.

Noon :: Noon (n.) Hence, the highest point; culmination..

Perioecians :: Perioecians (n. pl.) Those who live on the same parallel of latitude but on opposite meridians, so that it is noon in one place when it is midnight in the other. Compare Antoeci..

Nooning :: Nooning (n.) A rest at noon; a repast at noon.

Noonshun :: Noonshun (n.) See Nunchion.

Kettledrum :: Kettledrum (n.) An informal social party at which a light collation is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening. Cf. Drum, n., 4 and 5..

Meridian :: Meridian (a.) Midday; noon.

Noon :: Noon (a.) Belonging to midday; occurring at midday; meridional.

Undermeal :: Undermeal (n.) Hence, something occurring or done in the afternoon; esp., an afternoon meal; supper; also, an afternoon nap; a siesta..

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