Meaning & use
vernal
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Relating to or occurring in spring.
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The vernal equinox marks the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Vernal flowers like crocuses and daffodils appeared along the garden path.
A note on using this word
Vernal is a literary and scientific term, most commonly seen in phrases like 'vernal equinox' or 'vernal pool.'
Words with a similar meaning
springlike
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Words with an opposite meaning
autumnalwintry
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