Definition of nocturnal

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  • nocturnal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • nocturnal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • nocturnal is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of nocturnal

  • belonging to or active during the night (adjective)

    Examples

    1. nocturnal animals are active at night
    2. nocturnal plants have flowers that open at night and close by day
  • of or relating to or occurring in the night ()

    Examples

    1. nocturnal darkness

See definition of nocturnal in Merriam Webster