nyctinastism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From nyct- +‎ -i- +‎ -nasty +‎ -ism.

Noun[edit]

nyctinastism (uncountable)

  1. (botany) Synonym of nyctinasty

References[edit]

  • Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1989.