— vernally , adv.
/verr"nl/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to spring: vernal sunshine.
2. appearing or occurring in spring: vernal migratory movements.
3. appropriate to or suggesting spring; springlike: vernal greenery.
4. belonging to or characteristic of youth: vernal longings.
[ 1525-35; vernalis, equiv. to vern ( us ) of spring ( ver spring + -nus adj. suffix) + -alis -AL 1 ]
Syn. 4. youthful, fresh, new.