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Uncommondiurnal
The correct spelling is diurnal.
How to pronounce diurnal
/daɪˈɜːnəɫ/
nounIPA: /daɪˈɜːnəɫ/
Say it like: Diu-rna-l
The correct spelling is diurnal. A flower that opens only in the day. For example: "Most birds are diurnal."
Usage Examples
“Most birds are diurnal.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A flower that opens only in the day.
- 2.A book containing canonical offices performed during the day, hence not matins.
- 3.A diary or journal.
- 4.A daily news publication.
adjective
- 1.Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
- 2.Said of a flower open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night.
- 3.Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian.
- 4.Done once every day; daily, quotidian.
- 5.Published daily.
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