'Hibernacle' definitions:

Definition of 'Hibernacle'

From: GCIDE

Hibernacle \Hi*ber"na*cle\, n. [L. hibernaculum a winter residence, pl. hibernacula winter quarters: cf. F. hibernacle. See Hibernate.] That which serves for protection or shelter in winter; winter quarters; as, the hibernacle of an animal or a plant. --Martyn. [1913 Webster]