- 1. n. The time when the sun enters one of the equinoctial points, that is, about March 21 and September 22. See Autumnal equinox, Vernal equinox, under Autumnal and Vernal. Source: opted
- 2. n. Equinoctial wind or storm. Source: opted
- 3. n. either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length Source: wordnet
- 4. n. (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic Source: wordnet
- 5. n:100 n. either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length Source: ecdict
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