"darkfall" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From dark + fall, modelled after nightfall. Etymology templates: {{com|en|dark|fall}} dark + fall, {{m|en|nightfall}} nightfall Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} darkfall
  1. The time of day when it becomes dark.
    Sense id: en-darkfall-en-noun-jBIaOp8C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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