Nocturnal

Noc`tur´nal

a.	1.	Of, pertaining to, done or occuring in, the night; as, nocturnal darkness, cries, expedition, etc.; - opposed to diurnal.
	2.	Having a habit of seeking food or moving about at night; as, nocturnal birds and insects; raccoons are nocturnal.; - of animals.
n.	1.	An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the stars, etc., at sea.

Adj.	1.	nocturnal - belonging to or active during the night; "nocturnal animals are active at night"; "nocturnal plants have flowers that open at night and close by day" Antonyms: diurnal - belonging to or active during the day; "diurnal animals are active during the day"; "diurnal flowers are open during the day and closed at night"
	2.	nocturnal - of or relating to or occurring in the night; "nocturnal darkness"
	3.	nocturnal - of or during or relating to the night; "a nocturnal journey"; "nocturnal stillness"; "nocturnal predators"