crepuscule

noun

cre·​pus·​cule kri-ˈpə-(ˌ)skyül How to pronounce crepuscule (audio)
variants or crepuscle

Example Sentences

from the deck of our sloop we watched as the island slowly faded from sight in the golden crepuscule of a beautiful Caribbean day

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Latin crepusculum, from presumed earlier *krepos- "twilight" (of obscure origin) + -culum, probably after dīlūculum "dawn, daybreak" (from dīlūcēre "to be clear" + -ulum, diminutive suffix)

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crepuscule was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near crepuscule

Cite this Entry

“Crepuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crepuscule. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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