brumate

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verb

To be in a lethargic state, somewhat analogous to hibernation but not the same. Commonly found in reptiles and in some other animal species, such as bears.

“My snake is starting to brumate.”

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Meanings

verbbrumate (third-person singular simple present brumates, present participle brumating, simple past and past participle brumated)

present singular third person brumates · participle present brumating · participle past brumated · past brumated

  1. biologyTo be in a lethargic state, somewhat analogous to hibernation but not the same. Commonly found in reptiles and in some other animal species, such as bears.

    My snake is starting to brumate.

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Baumertumbrate
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APA

brumate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brumate

MLA

“brumate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brumate. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “brumate,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brumate.

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