lithagogue

/ˌlɪθəˈɡɔːɡ, -ˈɡeɪɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that removes or brings about the breaking of the ground or the hibernation of animals by applying heat

“The lithagogue carefully applied the heat to break the hibernation of the bears”

Synonyms

  • hibernator
  • thawer

Antonyms

  • frost
  • hibernaculum