Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Estivations.
Estivations - as a noun
(zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aestivation(botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aestivationExample Sentences
"During estivations, some animals burrow deep into the ground to escape the heat."
"Certain species of turtles undergo estivations by burying themselves in the mud."
"The desert tortoise's estivations allow it to survive in the harsh desert environment."
"Some frogs go into estivations during dry seasons when water is scarce."
"The survival strategy of estivations has evolved in many reptiles and amphibians."
Word Game Points
Is ESTIVATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, estivations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ESTIVATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ESTIVATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, estivations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordESTIVATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ESTIVATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, estivations is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordESTIVATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.