pomeridian, a.
(pəʊməˈrɪdɪən)
[ad. L. pōmerīdiānus postmeridian, f. post after + merīdiānus meridian.]
† a. = postmeridian a. Obs.
| 1560 Rolland Crt. Venus ii. 485 About the third hour Pomeridiane. 1653 R. G. tr. Bacon's Hist. Winds 40 The West windes are attendants of the Pomeridian or afternoon houres. |
b. Entom. Flying in the afternoon, as some lepidopterous insects. c. Bot. Opening or closing in the afternoon, as a flower.
| 1866 Treas. Bot., Pomeridian, occurring in the afternoon. |