The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology. 2014.
Vernal equinox — Vernal Ver nal, a. [L. vernalis, fr. vernus vernal, ver spring; akin to Gr. ?, Skr. vasanta, Icel. v[=a]r, and E. Easter, east.] 1. Of or pertaining to the spring; appearing in the spring; as, vernal bloom. [1913 Webster] 2. Fig.: Belonging to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
vernal equinox — ► NOUN ▪ the spring equinox … English terms dictionary
vernal equinox — 1. See under equinox (def. 1). 2. Also called vernal point. the position of the sun at the time of the vernal equinox. [1525 35] * * * … Universalium
vernal equinox — /vɜnəl ˈikwənɒks/ (say vernuhl eekwuhnoks) noun 1. See equinox (def. 1). 2. Also, vernal point. the position of the sun on the celestial equator at the time of the vernal equinox …
vernal equinox — noun 1. March 21 • Syn: ↑March equinox, ↑spring equinox • Ant: ↑autumnal equinox • Hypernyms: ↑equinox • Hyponyms: ↑Noruz, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
vernal equinox — Synonyms and related words: aphelion, apogee, astronomical longitude, autumnal equinox, celestial equator, celestial longitude, celestial meridian, circle, colures, ecliptic, equator, equinoctial, equinoctial circle, equinoctial colure, equinox,… … Moby Thesaurus
vernal equinox — noun a) the moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading northward b) the point where the ecliptic intersects the celestial equator at that time … Wiktionary
vernal equinox — i. That point of intersection of the ecliptic and the celestial equator occupied by the sun as it changes from a south to a north declination, on or about March 21. Also called the March equinox or the first point of Aries. ii. That instant the… … Aviation dictionary
vernal equinox — noun 1》 the spring equinox. 2》 Astronomy another term for First Point of Aries (see Aries) … English new terms dictionary
vernal equinox — ver′nal e′quinox n. astron. See under equinox • Etymology: 1525–35 … From formal English to slang
