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Noun: vernal equinox  'vur-n(u)l 'ee-kwu,nóks
  1. March 21
    - March equinox, spring equinox
     
  2. (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Pisces

Derived forms: vernal equinoxes

Type of: equinoctial point, equinox

Antonym: autumnal equinox

Part of: Mar, March, spring, springtime

Encyclopedia: Vernal equinox