Predawn

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The period immediately preceding dawn. countable, uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Before dawn. not-comparable

Synonyms

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postmidnightwee hour

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"Halley's Comet shower is the most spectacular for viewers in the southern hemisphere. It is best seen from Australia, New Zealand, Africa and South America, where gazers may see as many as 40 "falling stars" in the sky. But northern viewers can admire the radiant show above the horizon in predawn hours, away from city lights or moonlight."

Etymology

From pre- + dawn.

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