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| di·ur·nal [ dī úrn'l ] |
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1. daily: happening every day
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2. in daytime: happening during the day as opposed to at night
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3. zoology active in daytime: describes animals that are active during the day rather than at night
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4. botany open only in daytime: describes flowers that open during the day and close at night
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noun (plural di·ur·nals) |
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christianity Roman Catholic book for worship: in the Roman Catholic Church, a book containing the prayer and worship material for all of the set daily services except matins
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| [14th century. < late Latin diurnalis< Latin diurnus "daily" < dies "day"] |
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  di·ur·nal·ly adverb |
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