word | nocturnal |
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sentence | What was this nocturnal expedition, and why should I go armed? Where were we going, and what were we to do? |
definition | [adjective] 1. (of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night. 2. (of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly. [noun] 1. A person or creature that is active at night. 2. (now historical) A device for telling the time at night, rather like a sundial but read according to the stars. |
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