Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > E Synonyms of estivation Find synonyms for: Noun 1. estivation, aestivation, dormancy, quiescence, quiescency usage: (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period 2. estivation, aestivation, arrangement usage: (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of estivation (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: apotheosis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language