vespertine adjective. ['vɛspǝtʌɪn, -tɪn] LME.
[Latin vespertinus, formed as VESPER: see -INE¹.]
1. Of, pertaining to, or occurring in the evening; Zoology (of an animal) appearing or especially active in the evening. LME.

2. Astronomy & Astrology. Of a star, planet, etc.: setting at or just after sunset. Now rare or obsolete. E17.
Also
■ vesper'tinal adjective M19.

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