The middle of the day, around noon or 12 o'clock, when the sun is highest in the sky.
From Old English 'mid' (middle) + 'day,' a straightforward compound that's been used since at least the 9th century to describe noon.
In the Mediterranean, many countries have a tradition called 'siesta' where people rest during midday heat—it's not laziness, it's a smart adaptation to extreme heat that increases afternoon productivity!
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