Definition of Vernal equinox

1. Noun. March 21.

Exact synonyms: March Equinox, Spring Equinox
Group relationships: Mar, March, Spring, Springtime
Generic synonyms: Equinox
Specialized synonyms: Noruz, Nowrooz, Nowruz
Antonyms: Autumnal Equinox

2. Noun. (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Pisces.
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology
Generic synonyms: Equinoctial Point, Equinox

Definition of Vernal equinox

1. Noun. the moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading northward ¹

2. Noun. the point where the ecliptic intersects the celestial equator at that time ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vernal Equinox

vernacularism
vernacularisms
vernacularization
vernacularizations
vernacularly
vernaculars
vernaculous
vernadite
vernage
vernages
vernakalant
vernal
vernal catarrh
vernal conjunctivitis
vernal encephalitis
vernal equinox (current term)
vernal equinoxes
vernal iris
vernal keratoconjunctivitis
vernal pools
vernal witch hazel
vernalization
vernalizations
vernalize
vernalized
vernalizes
vernalizing
vernally
vernant
vernation

Other Resources:

Search for Vernal equinox on Dictionary.com!Search for Vernal equinox on Thesaurus.com!Search for Vernal equinox on Google!Search for Vernal equinox on Wikipedia!

Search

Translations