premature exfoliation

The tendency of certain trees to display autumn colors in August.

Amy was depressed when the oak exhibited premature exfoliation in the middle of August.

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Nappointment

A nap taken at a specific time, or for a specific purpose.

Sheila had a one hour nappointment at 7 p.m., in order to ready herself for the nightclubbing that lay ahead.

Tomato Haste

The annual act of prematurely harvesting the first crop of homegrown tomatoes, on account of impatience with the long summer growing season.

Once again, Cookie's tomato haste resulted in an unsatisfying Caprese salad.