hibernal

adjective

hi·​ber·​nal hī-ˈbər-nᵊl How to pronounce hibernal (audio)
: of, relating to, or occurring in winter

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hibernal was in 1646

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Cite this Entry

“Hibernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hibernal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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