vernal
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ver·nal

adjective \ˈvər-nəl\

Definition of VERNAL

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 \-nəl-ē\ adverb

Examples of VERNAL

  1. trees and flowers in vernal bloom

Origin of VERNAL

Latin vernalis, alteration of vernus, from ver spring; akin to Greek ear spring, Sanskrit vasanta
First Known Use: 1530

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