Noon

Definition of Noon

Pronunciation: nōn
a.1.No. See the Note under No.
n.1.The middle of the day; midday; the time when the sun is in the meridian; twelve o'clock in the daytime.
2.Hence, the highest point; culmination.
In the very noon of that brilliant life which was destined to be so soon, and so fatally, overshadowed.
- Motley.
High noon
the exact meridian; midday.
Noon of night
midnight.
- Dryden.
a.1.Belonging to midday; occurring at midday; meridional.
v. i.1.To take rest and refreshment at noon.

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