aestivate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈiːstɪveɪt, ˈɛst-/
(US estivate)

verb

[no object] Zoology
  • (of an insect, fish, or amphibian) spend a hot or dry period in a prolonged state of torpor or dormancy.

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'pass the summer'): from Latin aestivat-, from aestivare 'spend the summer', from aestus 'heat'