Meaning & Definition of Vernal in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Of, in, or appropriate to spring.

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

• Definition: Characterized by freshness and vigor.

  Example Sentence: The vernal energy of the young students was palpable.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• vernal equinox: The time in spring when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Translations

• Spanish: vernal

• French: vernal

• German: frühlinghaft

• Russian: весенний

Related Words

• 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.