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OSCITANCY

Definition:

[noun] drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
Synonyms: oscitance
[noun] an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his ostinancy"
Synonyms: yawn, yawning, oscitance