Crepuscular (adj)
krep-usk-ula
Relating to the twilight, or appearing active during twilight.
From Latin ‘crepusculum’, twilight.
Example sentences
“Red foxes are known to be crepuscular in their hunting habits.”
“As the light dimmed in this crepuscular hour, she was so engrossed in her book she barely noticed.”
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