"noon of night" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: noons of night [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|noons of night}} noon of night (plural noons of night)
  1. (poetic, archaic) midnight Tags: archaic, poetic Categories (topical): Times of day Synonyms: 12 a.m., noon, midnight

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