Vernal

/ˈvɜrnəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Of, occurring in, or related to spring; springtime.

The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Fresh or new, as in growth, especially in reference to plants.

The vernal blooms of the garden brought life back to the once barren landscape.

Characterized by a youthful, fresh appearance.

Her vernal spirit made her popular among her peers.

From Latin 'vernalis', from 'ver', meaning spring.

vernal equinox

The time in spring when day and night are approximately equal in length.

vernalization

The process of inducing flowering in plants by exposure to cold.

vernal pool

A seasonal body of water that is usually dry in the summer.