What does the cryptic crossword clue "Active males rest twice a year? (9)" mean?

The definition is "twice a year". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MALESREST ("males rest") [anagram: "Active"] = SEMESTRAL; definition: "twice a year?" The answer is SEMESTRAL.

Active males rest twice a year? (9)

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