Of, pertaining to, done or occuring in, the night; as, nocturnal darkness, cries, expedition, etc.; -- opposed to Ant: diurnal. Dryden.
Having a habit of seeking food or moving about at night; as, nocturnal birds and insects.
An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the stars, etc., at sea. I. Watts.
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