1. equinox

noun. ['ˈiːkwəˌnɑːks'] (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic.

Words that Rhyme with Vernal Equinox

Example sentences of the word vernal-equinox

1. Noun Phrase
Many people refer to a vernal equinox as the first day of spring.

2. Noun Phrase
The vernal equinox on March 21 has brought hope to agricultural societies for a long time.

3. Noun Phrase
The vernal equinox is used as a starting point to calculate the date of Easter.

4. Noun Phrase
Each New Year began at the first visible lunar crescent, after the vernal equinox.

2. equinox

noun. ['ˈiːkwəˌnɑːks'] either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length.

3. vernal

adjective. ['ˈvɝːnəl'] suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh.

4. vernal

adjective. ['ˈvɝːnəl'] of or characteristic of or occurring in spring.