1. a state of dormancy or inactivity during hot, dry periods, especially in animals
Usage: biological
2. the arrangement of petals and sepals in a flower bud before it opens
Usage: botanical

Examples

• Desert animals often undergo aestivation to survive extreme summer heat.
• The snail entered aestivation when the pond dried up.
• Lungfish can remain in aestivation for months during drought.
• The botanist studied the aestivation pattern of the rose buds.
• Different flower species show distinct types of aestivation.
• Aestivation helps animals conserve water and energy during harsh conditions.