Definitions For Apricate

Verb

apricat (intransitive, rare) To bask in the sun#noun, sun. : (transitive, also, figuratively, rare) To disinfect and freshen by expose, exposing to the sun; to sun#verb, sun.

Synonyms

both senses sun, pos=verb to bask in the sun bask, sunbathe to disinfect and freshen by exposing to the sun air, pos=verb, ventilate

Related terms

aprication apricity

Translations

Dutch: zonnebaden, zonnen Finnish: ottaa aurinkoa

Etymology

in italy apricating]] From + ate. Apricus is derived from aperiō + + to open; to uncover (from + *h₂wer- + + to cover, shut) + -cus + + suffix forming adjectives from nouns.