vernal

adjective ver·nal \ˈvər-n^əl\

: of, relating to, or occurring in the spring

Full Definition of VERNAL

: of, relating to, or occurring in the spring <vernal equinox> <vernal sunshine>

: fresh or new like the spring; also : youthful

— ver·nal·ly \-n^əl-ē\ adverb

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

First Known Use: 1530

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adjective ver·nal \ˈvər-n^əl\

: marking the beginning of spring <the vernal equinox>

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