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diurnal

The correct spelling is diurnal.

How to pronounce diurnal

/daɪˈɜːnəɫ/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A flower that opens only in the day.
  2. 2.A book containing canonical offices performed during the day, hence not matins.
  3. 3.A diary or journal.
  4. 4.A daily news publication.

adjective

  1. 1.Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
  2. 2.Said of a flower open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night.
  3. 3.Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian.
  4. 4.Done once every day; daily, quotidian.
  5. 5.Published daily.

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