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VERNAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or characteristic of or occurring in spring
Example:
the vernal equinox
Classified under:
Similar:
early-blooming; early-flowering; late-spring-blooming; spring-blooming; spring-flowering (of plants that bloom during the spring)
Antonym:
autumnal (of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn)
summery (belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer)
wintry (characteristic of or occurring in winter)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
Example:
he is young for his age
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
immature; young ((used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth)
