Crepuscular

/krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/ adjective

Definition

Of, resembling, or relating to twilight; active during dawn and dusk.

Etymology

From Latin 'crepusculum' (twilight), from 'creper' (dark/dusky). In zoology, crepuscular animals — deer, rabbits, fireflies — prefer the magical in-between hours.

Kelly Says

Twilight has its own adjective! Deer, rabbits, and fireflies are crepuscular — they come alive when the sky can't decide if it's day or night. The word sounds like something crackling and mysterious, and it IS! 🌅

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