hibernation
(noun) the act of retiring into inactivity; “he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years”
hibernation
(noun) cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
hibernation
(noun) the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
Source: WordNet® 3.1
hibernation (countable and uncountable, plural hibernations)
(biology) A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.
(computing) A standby state which conserves power without losing the contents of memory.
(space) A state of minimum power consumption
• aestivation
Source: Wiktionary
Hi`ber*na"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. hibernation.]
Definition: The act or state of hibernating. Evelyn.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
