"nyctitropic" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek νύχτατροπικός (núkhtatropikós, literally “night-turning”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|νύχτατροπικός|lit=night-turning}} Ancient Greek νύχτατροπικός (núkhtatropikós, literally “night-turning”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nyctitropic (not comparable)
  1. (botany) Turning or bending at night into special positions. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Botany Synonyms: nyctotropic
    Sense id: en-nyctitropic-en-adj-Vfnt6uA8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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