vernal
vernal definition
ver·nal (vʉr′nəl)
adjective
- of, pertaining to, or appearing or occurring in, the spring
- springlike; fresh, warm, and mild
- fresh and young; youthful
Etymology: L vernalis < vernus, belonging to spring < ver, spring < IE base *wesṛ, spring > Sans vasanta, OSlav vesna, spring
Related Forms:
- vernally ver′·nally adverb
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