"postmidnight" meaning in All languages combined

See postmidnight on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: post-midnight [alternative]
Etymology: From post- + midnight. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|post|midnight}} post- + midnight Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} postmidnight (not comparable)
  1. After midnight, but before dawn. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: wee hour, aftermidnight

Alternative forms

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