hibernation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The deep sleep-like state some animals enter to survive the winter.

   The bears are still in hibernation until early spring.

2. 2
   noun

   A period of inactivity or rest, often used figuratively.

   The band emerged from years of hibernation to release a new album.

From Latin hibernātus, from hibernō, from hībernus (“winter”).

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