Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Postmeridian.
- In entomology, flying in the afternoon, as a lepidopterous insect.
- In botany, blossoming, etc., in the afternoon.
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- adjective rare Of or pertaining to the
afternoon .
Etymologies
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From Latin pomeridianus ("of the afternoon"), contraction of postmeridianus.
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