VERNAL


Meaning of VERNAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvər-n ə l ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin vernalis, alteration of vernus, from ver spring; akin to Greek ear spring, Sanskrit vasanta

Date: 1530

1. : of, relating to, or occurring in the spring

vernal equinox

vernal sunshine

2. : fresh or new like the spring ; also : youthful

• ver·nal·ly -n ə l-ē adverb

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