Vespertine
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or occurring in the evening:
vespertine stillness.
2.
Botany. opening or expanding in the evening, as certain flowers.
3.
Zoology. appearing or flying in the early evening; crepuscular.
adjective
1.
(botany, zoology) appearing, opening, or active in the evening: vespertine flowers
2.
occurring in the evening or (esp of stars) appearing or setting in the evening
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