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Understanding Hibernal: A Guide to Winter-Related Terminology
Hibernal comes from the Latin word "hiems," which means winter. So, things that are hibernal are related to or characteristic of winter.
Here are some examples of how the word "hibernal" might be used:
* The hibernal months are those in which the ground is covered with snow and ice.
* The hibernal sleep of bears and other animals helps them survive the cold temperatures of winter.
* The hibernal period of a plant's growth cycle is characterized by dormancy and reduced metabolic activity.
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