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Definition of Hibernacle

1. n. That which serves for protection or shelter in winter; winter quarters; as, the hibernacle of an animal or a plant.

Definition of Hibernacle

1. Noun. That which serves as a winter retreat. ¹

2. Noun. Winter quarters. ¹

3. Noun. The place where an animal hibernates. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Hibernacle

1. That which serves for protection or shelter in winter; winter quarters; as, the hibernacle of an animal or a plant. Origin: L. Hibernaculum a winter residence, pl. Hibernacula winter quarters: cf. F. Hibernacle. See Hibernate. (26 Mar 1998)

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